Recall 08V459000: Fuel Pump Sub-Assembly Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

KIA Motor/Rondo 2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai-KIA America Technical Center

MFR'S REPORT DATE: September 08, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V459000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6680

SUMMARY:
KIA is recalling 6,680 M/Y 2008-2009 Rondo LX and EX vehicles equipped with a 2.4 Liter engine. The fuel pump may not operate properly resulting in not enough fuel getting to the engine. Poor engine starting, engine hesitation, and other impairment may result, and the check engine light may illuminate.

CONSEQUENCE:
Unusually severe impairment while driving could expose the driver to the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump sub-assembly with an improved part. The recall is expected to begin on or before September 16, 2008. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
KIA recall No. SC074. Customers may also contact The National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.