NHTSA Recall 99V318000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102,944 vehicles. It affects 1998–1999 Kia Sephia.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V318000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | November 9, 1999 |
| Owner notification | December 23, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. If the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
Safety risk
This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.
Notes
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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V318000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.