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Kia Rio Fuel System, Gasoline Safety Report | June 07, 2004



Reported on June 07, 2004


PROBLEMS WITH 2001 KIA RIO.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN REFERENCE TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEMS WERE NOT RELATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD OTHER PROBLEMS. THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES. THE REAR END VIBRATED. THE DEALER REPLACED BOTH REAR DAMPERS. THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT HE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE CRACKED. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY. *NM
Make: Kia
Model: Rio
Manufactured by: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Year: 2001
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: KEY LARGO FL
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): KNADC123016
Mileage: 36279 miles.
Speed:
Number of cylinders: 4
Vehicle type:
Vehicle fuel:
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location: KENDALL KIA MIAMI FL 33157
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