Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know
Why do car recalls happen? Here’s what to know if your car has an open recall.
Kia America Inc. is recalling more than 141,000 vehicles, according to a recent notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.
The recall for the Kia vehicles, which includes approximately 141,032 vehicles, is due to a fault in the car’s fuel pipe, according to the notice. The NHTSA says fuel could leak at the connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail, increasing the risk of a fire.
Here’s what you need to know about the recall and what models are included.
Which model is included in the Kia recall?
What should you do if you own a recalled Kia vehicle
Owners of impacted models are expected to receive notification letters on June 2, according to the notice. Officials said that the fuel pipe will be tightened or replaced by a dealer as necessary, free of charge.
How to search for car recalls
Car owners can search NHTSA’s database for recalls based on their vehicle’s identification number, or VIN.
USA TODAY’s recall database also includes information on car, food, drug and other product recalls.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
