Recall 05V159000: Potential Wheel Cracking

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

KIA/RIO 2001

MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V159000 RECALL DATE: April 18, 2005

COMPONENT: Wheels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 24119

SUMMARY:
Certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. If cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace all four wheels. The recall is expected to begin on May 31, 2005. Owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
KIA recall No. SC-046. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.