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2005 Kia Rio

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2004 Kia Rio

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2004 Kia Rio

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2003 Kia Rio

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2003 Kia Rio

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during january 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2003 Kia Rio

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage.

Corrective Action

if a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2006. owners may contact hyundai-kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2002 Kia Rio

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2001 Kia Rio

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. owner notification is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2001 Kia Rio

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. the recall began june 18, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

2001 Kia Rio

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. if cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time.

Corrective Action

if the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all four wheels free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.