1998 KIA SEPHIA RECALL - #99V318000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 KIA SEPHIA |
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| Manufacturer |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/3/1997 - 5/16/1999 |
| Recalled on |
11/17/1999 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/23/1999 |
| # Affected |
102,944 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
THIS CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING PERFORMED IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECALL NO. 99V317. |
| Notes |
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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS, SWITCH
1998 KIA SEPHIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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Comments
9/9/2013 - Danielle
This has been a wonderful little car for me and my family, fuel line problems set aside. The insurance is low and I get 30mpg! However, I've been stranded on several occasions because the fuel gauge does not work, and replacing the fuel pump did not fix it as the mechanic said it would. The fuel pump ground wire burned out right through the harness at one point, and currently it has been spitting back the gas I try to feed it. It's been money efficient, if one is willing to overlook those aggrevations.