NHTSA safety recalls
2003 Kia Optima Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Kia Optima. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2003 Kia Optima as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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09V183000Suspension · Front
Corrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The riskCorrosion of the front subframe could lead to separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeKmc 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.
What was foundKia 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.
09V183000 at NHTSA04V180000Fuel System, Gasoline · Storage · Tank Assembly
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The riskFuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix — freeDealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
What was foundSome 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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