A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225127-kia-sportage-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date December 19, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V907000
“KIA SPORTAGE (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 19, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225127-kia-sportage-2018-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 18V907000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V907000).
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V907000 — Kia Motors America KIA SPORTAGE (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a KIA SPORTAGE (2018) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 18V907000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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