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2003 Kia Optima

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles may contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. if a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

Corrective Action

fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. owner notification began june 25, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2002 Kia Optima

Component

Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.

Corrective Action

internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. a damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ckp. owner notification began march 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2002 Kia Optima

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

some passenger vehicles may contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. if a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

Corrective Action

fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. owner notification began june 25, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2001 Kia Optima

Component

Electrical System:Starter Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5 and 2.7 liter v6 engines, the crankshaft position sensor (ckp) cases did not meet dimensional specifications.

Corrective Action

internal gaps within the cases allowed epoxy to contact the printed circuit board, which resulted in cracking of the circuit board capacitor. a damaged ckp capacitor could result in engine stalling.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ckp. owner notification began march 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2001 Kia Optima

Component

Air Bags:Side/Window

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the side air bag wire harness for the driver position could be mis-routed, which could result in it being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism.

Corrective Action

damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. if the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.