KNADC125846297297

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNADC125846297297
Make
Kia
Model year
2004
Country
South Korea
Record status
flooded
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 CHILD SEAT
05V557000 12/12/2005 View details
Summary

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS AND A METAL WIRE LOCATED IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT BACK. UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT WITH YOUR VEHICLE'S REAR SAFETY BELTS RATHER THAN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
04V179000 09/04/2004 View details
Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 22 MPG
Highway 30 MPG
Combined 25 MPG
Engine displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 355.48 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $2450
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KNA WMI · DC1258 VDS · 46297297 VIS
WMI KNA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS DC1258 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 46297297 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 4 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 6 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Rio
Model year 2004
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim F/L
Displacement 1.6 L
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city SOHARI
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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