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2000 Kia Sephia

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.

Corrective Action

the latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

1999 Kia Sephia

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. if exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.

1999 Kia Sephia

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.

Corrective Action

the latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

1999 Kia Sephia

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. if the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. as the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

this corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.

1999 Kia Sephia

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the ball socket on the windshield wiper link may be out of tolerance resulting in the link disengaging from the wiper motor drive under load, such as pushing against ice, snow or other resistance. also the wiper arm retaining nut could be inadequately tightened allowing the wiper arm to slip and/or stop functioning.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.

1999 Kia Sephia

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. manufacturing changes were made to the orvr spring force and float wire length reducing the valve angle. certain valves caused fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity.

Corrective Action

this would cause customers to add more fuel to the tank causing fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the orvr valve. owner notification began november 13, 2000. 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.

1998 Kia Sephia

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. electrical current to the fuel pump passes through the c304 and c305 connectors. if exposed to moisture, these connectors could corrode. over time, the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the existing connectors and reposition those connectors to an area where the placement is designed to prevent contact with moisture.

1998 Kia Sephia

Component

Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles with 36,000 miles or less as of july 15, 2002, an electrical contact problem may have developed in the hazard switch which could result in inoperative hazard lights and/or inoperative turn signals.

Corrective Action

the loss of turn signals or rear hazard lamps could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning and/or is stopped and could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the hazard switch. owner notification began september 6, 2002. 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.

1998 Kia Sephia

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. if the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. as the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

this corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.

1998 Kia Sephia

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the ball socket on the windshield wiper link may be out of tolerance resulting in the link disengaging from the wiper motor drive under load, such as pushing against ice, snow or other resistance. also the wiper arm retaining nut could be inadequately tightened allowing the wiper arm to slip and/or stop functioning.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the windshield wiper link and also properly tighten the wiper arm retaining nuts.

1998 Kia Sephia

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

owner notification began december 20, 2002. 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.

1998 Kia Sephia

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. manufacturing changes were made to the orvr spring force and float wire length reducing the valve angle. certain valves caused fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity.

Corrective Action

this would cause customers to add more fuel to the tank causing fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the orvr valve. owner notification began november 13, 2000. 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.

1997 Kia Sephia

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

owner notification began december 20, 2002. 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.

1996 Kia Sephia

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

owner notification began december 20, 2002. 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.

1995 Kia Sephia

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

owner notification began december 20, 2002. 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.

1994 Kia Sephia

Component

Power Train

Consequence of Defect

the electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (if the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning.

Corrective Action

the loss of cruise control will cause temporary loss of control of vehicle speed. loss of the speedometer will result in the operator not knowing the actual speed of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new speedometer drive gear, electronic sensor, and flexible shaft assembly.