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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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fuel Line May Become Damaged During Crash |
| Nhtsa id | 24V920000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V920000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 80.96 |
| Corrective action | Dealers 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 summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC328 |
| Potentially affected | 1385 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |