REC-000795

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2020 KIA STINGER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Kia Motors Australia

Recall date: 20 October 2020

Defect

A plastic burr may remain after the moulding process of the fuel pump's jet nozzle housing, potentially blocking the nozzle.

Hazard

A blocked nozzle can result in insufficient supply of fuel to the engine. An insufficient supply of fuel to the engine can result in the vehicle losing power or stalling. This can result in serious injury or death of vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Kia Motors Australia is contacting all known owners of affected vehicles by direct mail. Consumers should contact their nearest Kia Motors Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle, free of charge. A dealer can be located by visiting https://www.kia.com/au/shopping-tools/find-a-dealer.html For further information, consumers should contact Kia Motors Australia on 13 15 42.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Kia Motors Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000795