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February 17, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V093000
Low Pressure Fuel Hose May Leak
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V093
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 72,848
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Optima vehicles that were previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 20V-100. The low pressure fuel hose may be damaged, or missing heat-protective tape, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-33-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC228.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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