If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
If the fuel hose cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249471-kia-optima-2014-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date February 21, 2020 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V100000
“KIA OPTIMA (2014) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 21, 2020. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249471-kia-optima-2014-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 20V100000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V100000).
Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V100000 — Kia Motors America KIA OPTIMA (2014) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a KIA OPTIMA (2014) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 20V100000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify Owners, and Dealers will inspect the low pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, a heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 12, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC187. 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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