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 2002 Kia Optima LX

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MSRP: $14,899
Invoice: $13,408

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 21    HWY: 28    CMB: N/A
Engine/Fuel: 4 Cyl
Transmission:
Door/Body Style: /sedan, SDN
Drive Type:

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $14,899
  • Invoice Price: $13,408
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
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Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 2351 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 86.5 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
  • 65 liter 17.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
  • Coefficient of drag: 0.32
  • Emission control level FED
  • Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4, EPA highway (mpg): 28, EPA city (l/100km): 11.2 and EPA city (mpg): 21
  • Multi-point injection fuel system
  • Unleaded fuel
  • Engine
  • Compression ratio: 10
  • Cylinders: 4
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 149

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Overall Length (in): 186.2
  • Overall Width (in): 71.7
  • Overall Height (in): 55.5
  • Wheelbase (in): 106.3
  • Curb weight (lbs): 3157
  • Curb weight (lbs): 1432
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Headroom front (in): 39
  • Headroom rear (in): 37.6
  • Hip room front (in): 55.8
  • Hip room rear (in): 54.4
  • Leg room front (in): 43.3
  • Leg room rear (in): 36.2
  • Shoulder room front (in): 56.9
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 55.7

Features

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  • Exterior
    • Black paint , gloss paint
    • Body color front and rear bumpers
    • Body side molding
    • Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
    • Delayed/fade courtesy lights
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Air conditioning
    • Ventilation system
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • Fixed mast antenna
    • Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM radio and cassette
    • Six speakers
  • Instrumentation
    • Clock
    • Door ajar warning
    • Low fuel level warning
    • Tachometer
  • Wheels & Tires
    • External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4729, overall length (inches): 186.2, overall width (mm): 1821, overall width (inches): 71.7, overall height (mm): 1410, overall height (inches): 55.5, wheelbase (mm): 2700, wheelbase (inches): 106.3, front track (mm): 1539, front track (inches): 60.6, rear track (mm): 1529, rear track (inches): 60.2, curb to curb turning circle (mm): 6248 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 20.5
    • Front and rear steel wheels with 15 inch rim diam, 6 inch rim width and full wheel covers
    • Front and rear tires with 205 mm tire width, 60% tire profile and R tire rating
    • Front-wheel drive
    • Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Chrome/bright trim around side windows
    • Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
    • Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
    • Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
    • Rear view mirror
    • Rear window with defogger
    • Tinted glass on cabin
    • Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Bucket driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, - adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat with - adjustments
  • Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
  • Front side airbag with occupant sensors
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
  • Anti-Theft
  • Internal button power locks
  • Braking & Traction
  • Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs

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    Crash Test Data for 2002 Kia

    Kia Vehicle Front Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover Resistance Rating
    Driver Passenger Front Seat Rear Seat
    2002 OptimaNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2002 Rio
    2002 RioNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested
    2002 Sedona
    2002 Spectra
    2002 SportageNot
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested    		Not
    Tested

     

    Service Bulletins for 2002 Kia

    2002 KIA
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    2002 KIA OPTIMA
    Bulletin Number: 006
    ENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 012
    OPTIMA CHARGING SYSTEM - V6 ENGINE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 035
    SUPPLEMENT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR B1378 AND B1382. *NJ
    Bulletin Number: 037
    A SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR POSSIBLE O2 SENSOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION. KIA WILL REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSORS AS NEEDED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 038
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO AN ENGINE HESITATION OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) FOR P0123 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR / SWITCH (A) CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT). *NJ
    Bulletin Number: 040704
    DEALER PRINCIPAL NOTIFICATION REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM AND OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 040704
    QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR CAMPAIGN SC037 ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAM AND OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 040704
    SERVICE MANAGER NOTIFICATION REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAM AND OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 041204
    OWNER NOTIFICATION REGARDING CAMPAIGN SC037 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND OXYGEN SENSOR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 82
    IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-026
    KIA: DURING A SERVICE PROCEDURE THAT REQUIRES THE SUBFRAME TO BE REMOVED FROM A 2001-2005 OPTIMA (MS) (V-6 OR I-4), AN IMPROVED SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE SERVICE EFFICIENCY. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB-044
    KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH
    Bulletin Number: TSB-068
    KIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND IN A CIRCUIT ONLY INTENDED FOR TESTING PURPOSES MAY C
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2002 KIA RIO
    Bulletin Number: 01011901
    REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB
    Bulletin Number: 034
    THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 034
    VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC034 TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). VEHICLES EXPERIENCING STALLING DURING IDLING OR AT NEAR STOPPING CONDITIONS. LETTERS TO KIA SERVICE MANAGERS, DEALERS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SHEET. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 034R
    THIS REVISED BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 04132004
    PENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 106
    RIO (BC) ENGINE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS -- WHAT TO CHECK -- CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) TONE RING. *NJ
    Bulletin Number: 76
    VACUUM LEAK AFTER TSB SC036. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 82
    IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 84
    TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2002 KIA RIO CINCO
    Bulletin Number: 01011901
    REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB
    Bulletin Number: 04132004
    PENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    2002 KIA SEDONA
    Bulletin Number: 006
    ENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 008
    AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DIAGNOSIS AND PERFORMANCE TESTING. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 010
    CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES TO IMPROVE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 010103
    A VOLUNTARY RECALL TO REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. *JB
    Bulletin Number: 013
    SEDONA (GQ) CORRODED HEATER COOLANT PIPES - ON SOME BUILT FROM MAY 1, 2001, TO AUG. 30, 2005. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ
    Bulletin Number: 013
    THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR W/ 3.5L ENGINES. *KB
    Bulletin Number: 023
    SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. *JB
    Bulletin Number: 042
    THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT RECALL CAMPAIGN. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 54
    INFORMATION ON OXYGEN SENSOR CODES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 81
    REAR WHEEL BEARING TORQUE UPDATE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 82
    IMPROVED CENTER SLIDING DOOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-019
    KIA: INCREASED STEERING EFFORT. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT USE OCCURS, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT AND NOISE (FROM STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT) FOR SOME SEDONA. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB-044
    KIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH
    Bulletin Number: TSB-048
    KIA: POWER SLIDING DOOR REMOE CONTROLLER MOTOR REPLACEMENT. ON SOME VEHICLES, A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) MAY NOT OPEN WHEN USING AN OVERHEAD CONSOLE SWITCH, B PILLAR SWITCH OR REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSB-068
    KIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND IN A CIRCUIT ONLY INTENDED FOR TESTING PURPOSES MAY C
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2002 KIA SEDONA EX
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    2002 KIA SEPHIA
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2002 KIA SPECTRA
    Bulletin Number: 009
    COLD ENGINE HARD START. *SCC
    Bulletin Number: 017
    CHARGING SYSTEM UPGRADE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 026
    SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE ORVR (ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY) VALVE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 026
    STEERING WHEEL NOISE. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 45
    INFORMATION REGARDING SPECTRA 2002 MY NEW STYLE O2 SENSORS. *ET
    Bulletin Number: 54
    INFORMATION REGARDING SPEEDOMETER ERROR. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 54
    SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT REPAIR SUPPLIER FOR PRE-SILENCERS. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008110606
    KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
    Bulletin Number: TSBTRA046
    TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
    2002 KIA SPORTAGE
    Bulletin Number: 014
    COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 51
    SUBJECT REGARDING REPORTS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P013A OR P013 BEING STORED. *TT
    Bulletin Number: 76
    FUEL PUMP RELAYS & EMISSIONS FAILURES. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT
    Bulletin Number: KT-2008082201
    KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PS539
    PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
    Bulletin Number: TSB-GEN085R1
    TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

     

    Recalls for 2002 Kia

    2002 KIA OPTIMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:10/01/2001 - 11/09/2002
    Potential Units Affected:25803

    Defect Description:

    SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

    Consequence:

    FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2002 KIA OPTIMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:09/09/2000 - 08/17/2001
    Potential Units Affected:11501

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 AND 2.7 LITER V6 ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) CASES DID NOT MEET DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS.

    Consequence:

    INTERNAL GAPS WITHIN THE CASES ALLOWED EPOXY TO CONTACT THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN CRACKING OF THE CIRCUIT BOARD CAPACITOR. A DAMAGED CKP CAPACITOR COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CKP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2002 KIA OPTIMA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:FRONT
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
    Manufacture Dates:10/06/2000 - 11/19/2003
    Potential Units Affected:36538

    Defect Description:

    KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE STATES DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME. OVER TIME, SUCH SUBFRAME CORROSION NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL MISALIGNMENT AND/OR OTHER NOTICEABLE STRESS IN STEERING, OR ACCELERATED ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.

    Consequence:

    CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

    Action:

    KMC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA'S CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2002 KIA RIO
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:05/04/2000 - 03/31/2004
    Potential Units Affected:187790

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Action:

    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.
    2002 KIA RIO CINCO
    NHTSA Campaign ID:FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:05/04/2000 - 03/31/2004
    Potential Units Affected:187790

    Defect Description:

    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.

    Action:

    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.
    2002 KIA SEDONA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEAT BELTS:REAR
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:05/01/2001 - 11/29/2001
    Potential Units Affected:21248

    Defect Description:

    CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS.

    Consequence:

    IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2002 KIA SEDONA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:05/28/2002 - 06/23/2002
    Potential Units Affected:4276

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.

    Consequence:

    THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542
    2002 KIA SEDONA
    NHTSA Campaign ID:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:03/20/2001 - 04/03/2003
    Potential Units Affected:89238

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.

    Consequence:

    THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM MARCH 20, 2001 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2001 WILL HAVE A GUIDE CLIP INSTALLED ON THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE TENSION FORCE CABLE DOES NOT MOVE OUT OF POSITION. VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEGINNING ON NOVEMBER 8, 2001, ALREADY HAVE THE EXTENDED GUIDE, WHICH ACCOMPLISHES THE SAME OBJECTIVE. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2002 KIA SEDONA EX
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SEATS
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates: - 12/01/2003
    Potential Units Affected:74276

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SEATS, THE WIRING UNDER THE FRONT SEATS COULD BE MISROUTED, ALLOWING CONTACT WITH METAL SEAT COMPONENTS.

    Consequence:

    THIS CONTACT COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION THAT MAY RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE JUNCTION BOX AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRES UNDER THE POWER SEATS, IF NECESSARY, AS WELL AS INSTALL PROTECTIVE SEAMING WELTS AROUND THOSE WIRES TO BETTER INSULATE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
    2002 KIA SPORTAGE
    NHTSA Campaign ID:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
    Manufacturer:KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Manufacture Dates:05/15/2001 - 10/02/2002
    Potential Units Affected:35090

    Defect Description:

    ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HEAT GENERATED BY THE ENGINE CAUSES REPEATED BENDING DEFORMATION OF THE POLYPROPYLENE COOLING FAN INCLUDING ITS RETAINING RING, WHICH STRESSES THE POLYPROPYLENE THEREBY INITIATING CRACKING OF THE BLADES. THE CENTRIFUGAL FORCES GENERATED BY THE ROTATION OF THE BLADES CAN CAUSE THE CRACKS TO PROPAGATE UNTIL COMPLETE SEPARATION OCCURS.

    Consequence:

    SEPARATION OF THE FAN BLADE(S) CAN CREATE A RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

    Action:

    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITH A FAN MADE OF IMPROVED MATERIAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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