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Vehicle scope Default: all classes — narrow to retail passenger anytime
Network/ Canada/ Kia/ 2005064

Kia · Canada · Crit

Kia Sportage: Fuel System

Affects Kia Sportage · 2000–2001 — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles may develop fuel leaks at the fuel pump outlet spigot located on top of the fuel pump cover plate. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel pump outlet spigot with an improved version.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational