Kia · Canada · Crit
Kia Sportage, Optima +1 more: Fuel System
Affects Kia Sportage, Optima, Sorento · 2014–2018 — about 760 vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: When the engine was replaced under warranty or under Kia's Product Improvement Campaign SC023, the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fuel pump outlet. A fuel leak could occur if the pipe was damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the recall repair. Safety Risk: Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection. If fuel leakage is detected, the fuel pipe will be replaced with a new one.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.