Rio L4-1.5L (2001)
Fluid Line/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - A/T Cooler Hose Replacement
VOLUME
2
GROUP
Campaign
NUMBER
018
MODEL
Rio
DATE
October 2000
SUBJECT:
Automatic Transmission Cooler Hose - Service Campaign
This bulletin provides information on a service campaign to install a revised automatic transmission cooler hose on some Rio models.
2001 Rio automatic transmission models produced before 8/11/00 have a transmission cooler hose that may contact the engine cooling fan shroud. Over
time, this contact could result in transmission cooler hose damage and fluid leakage due to prolonged contact between the hose and the shroud. Loss of
fluid will result in automatic transmission damage.
To correct this condition, a transmission cooler hose with revised bends is being supplied as a service part.
To avoid the potential for automatic transmission damage due to fluid leakage, Kia is conducting a service campaign to install the revised transmission
cooler hose on all affected 2001 Rio models in dealer stock and in customer service.
There is no charge to the customer for this repair. Use the procedures in this bulletin to inspect/repair affected Rio models produced before 8/11/00.
!WARNING
Failure to follow procedures, or failure to adhere to Warnings, Cautions and Notices could result in personal injury and/or unnecessary vehicle
damage/repairs.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
1.
Open hood.
