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2003 KIA OPTIMA
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Other Recall Years for KIA OPTIMA: 2002 2001

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V180000
Defect Summary: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.
Consequence Summary:FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20011001
End Date of Manufacturing:20021109
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:25803
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20040625
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:20040412
Record Creation Date:20040420
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:66031
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