NHTSA recall 08V-459 (08V459000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 11, 2008 - about 6,680 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 08V459000
Also written as: 08V-459
Manufacturer number: SC074
Reported: September 11, 2008
Vehicles affected: ~6,680
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

KIA IS RECALLING 6,680 MY 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.

Why it is dangerous

UNUSUALLY SEVERE IMPAIRMENT WHILE DRIVING COULD EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUB-ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-459 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Kia Rondo - 2008, 2009

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.