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Kia America, Inc. - Fuel Line May Become Damaged During Crash

Published: December 10, 2024Recall ID: 24V920000Category: vehiclesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Product Description & Identification

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.

Affected Products

Fuel Line May Become Damaged During Crash

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
SubjectFuel Line May Become Damaged During Crash
Nhtsa id24V920000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V920000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerKia America, Inc.
Defect summaryKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During a crash, the steering rack may damage the fuel line, which can result in a fuel leak.
Completion rate80.96
Corrective actionDealers will install a cover around the fuel line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC328.
Consequence summaryA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Mfr campaign numberSC328
Potentially affected1385
Report received date2024-12-10T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmKia America, Inc.
  • Risk LevelFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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