Kia Motor Rondo 2008-2009 Cars Recalled

Make / Models :		Model/Build Years:
KIA MOTOR / RONDO		2008-2009
Manufacturer : HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER		Mfr’s Report Date : SEP 08, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V459000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6680

Summary: KIA IS RECALLING 6,680 2008-2009 RONDO LX AND EX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4 LITER ENGINE. THE FUEL PUMP MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY RESULTING IN NOT ENOUGH FUEL GETTING TO THE ENGINE. POOR ENGINE STARTING, ENGINE HESITATION, AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT MAY RESULT, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

Consequence: UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Notes: KIA RECALL NO. SC074. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.