NHTSA recall 00V175000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Kia America, Inc.
July 17, 2000report date
100,137units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: Manufacturing changes were made to the orvr spring force and float wire length reducing the valve angle. Certain valves caused fuel shut off before the tank reached 95% of nominal capacity.
Why it matters: This would cause customers to add more fuel to the tank causing fuel spillback or spitback from the fuel filler neck.
The fix: Dealers will replace the orvr valve. Owner notification began November 13, 2000.
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All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Kia Sephia, 1999 Kia Sephia.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V175000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.