1999 KIA SEPHIA RECALL - #00V175000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : EMISSION CONTROL
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 KIA SEPHIA |
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| Manufacturer |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/17/1997 - 5/16/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/20/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/13/2000 |
| # Affected |
100,137 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS WOULD CAUSE CUSTOMERS TO ADD MORE FUEL TO THE TANK CAUSING FUEL SPILLBACK OR SPITBACK FROM THE FUEL FILLER NECK. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
KIA RECALL NO. SC015.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 KIA SEPHIA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
1999 KIA SEPHIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1999 KIA SEPHIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1999 KIA SEPHIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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