2002 KIA Rio

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

1 Recalls for 2002 KIA Rio

Recall Date Component Summary
2004-04-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES.

THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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2 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2002 KIA Rio

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Date Component  
2011-08-17 engine
2011-05-12 engine

133 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2002 KIA Rio

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Date Component  
2019-07-19 WHEELS
ODI Number: 11233447
2016-07-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10883214
2014-08-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10628921
2014-06-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10597220
2013-09-18 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10544190
2012-01-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10445892
2011-12-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10438436
2011-07-18 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10413387
2011-07-06 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10410720
2010-12-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10371653
2010-12-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10368522
2010-09-27 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10357878
2010-09-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10353386
2010-08-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10348559
2009-10-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10289413
2009-07-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10277906
2009-05-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10268470
2008-08-08 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10237428
2008-08-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10238342
2008-05-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10228660
2008-05-19 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10228237
2007-11-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10208669
2007-11-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10210004
2007-05-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10191423
2007-05-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10191739
2007-03-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10185609
2007-03-26 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10186189
2006-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10175465
2006-08-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10164234
2006-07-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10162014
2006-06-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10158922
2006-05-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10156901
2006-05-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10157410
2005-12-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10144595
2005-11-28 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10143771
2005-11-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10141462
2005-10-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10140348
2005-09-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 10137815
2005-08-17 TIRES
ODI Number: 10133166
2005-09-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | PARKING BRAKE | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE | VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10131673
2005-07-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10130095
2005-06-28 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10126905
2005-06-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10124375
2005-03-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10114768
2005-04-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10116284
2005-03-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10115931
2005-03-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 10113501
2005-02-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10110985
2005-03-02 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10107272
2004-12-11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10102661
2004-11-10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10099759
2004-10-06 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10095272
2004-08-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10095201
2004-10-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10095445
2004-10-12 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10096581
2004-08-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10088060
2004-08-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10089257
2004-08-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10083813
2004-07-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10080118
2004-07-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10080286
2004-07-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10080285
2004-06-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10079618
2004-06-10 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10076090
2004-05-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10073804
2004-06-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
ODI Number: 10067230
2004-04-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10059297
2004-02-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
ODI Number: 10059562
2004-04-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 10061287
2004-03-10 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10060889
2004-02-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10059984
2004-01-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10057165
2004-02-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10055330
2004-02-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10057303
2003-12-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10051925
2004-01-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10052326
2003-12-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10051669
2004-01-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10052739
2003-12-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10050693
2003-11-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10047508
2004-01-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10042442
2003-09-11 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 10038677
2003-09-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | STEERING
ODI Number: 10040288
2003-09-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10039622
2003-09-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10038144
2003-09-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10032016
2003-08-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10034109
2003-07-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10031445
2003-09-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10026798
2003-07-01 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10026366
2003-06-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10026286
2003-07-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10027236
2004-04-29 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10029648
2003-06-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10023644
2003-05-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10019491
2003-07-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10022072
2003-05-20 AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10020205
2003-05-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10020505
2003-05-23 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10020470
2003-04-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10015863
2003-03-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10014573
2003-04-16 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10016007
2003-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10010816
2002-10-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10007456
2003-01-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10006148
2003-02-06 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
ODI Number: 10006681
2003-02-04 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10006322
2003-01-03 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10002037
2002-12-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10001667
2002-12-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10001206
2003-01-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10004734
2002-10-24 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 8021525
2002-11-12 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 8022572
2002-11-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8022126
2002-10-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8021575
2002-09-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | TIRES
ODI Number: 8019725
2002-09-27 AIR BAGS | TIRES
ODI Number: 8019723
2002-04-23 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 8008340
2002-05-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8009260
2002-11-13 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8022700
2003-11-29 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10048800
2002-09-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 767204
2002-09-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 766937
2002-10-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 768044
2001-12-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 756153
2002-11-12 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 567843
2002-08-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 567090
2002-08-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 567090
2002-08-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 567090
2002-08-21 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 567166
2002-08-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 567166
2002-08-21 WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 567166
2002-08-21 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 567166
2002-10-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 568100
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1 Investigations for 2002 KIA Rio

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2002-07-02 2003-07-02 AIR BAGS
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

22 Service Alerts for 2002 KIA Rio

Date Description
2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-13 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2021-09-13 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-04-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-03-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

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2016-11-04 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

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030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

REAR BRAKE NOISE. *JB

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2017-01-18 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-01-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005-01-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT

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2004-01-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT

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2004-01-30 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC034 TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). VEHICLES EXPERIENCING STALLING DURING IDLING OR AT NEAR STOPPING CONDITIONS. LETTERS TO KIA SERVICE MANAGERS, DEALERS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SHEET. *TT

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2004-02-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS REVISED BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT

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2005-01-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT

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2004-04-13 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

PENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT

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2004-01-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

VACUUM LEAK AFTER TSB SC036. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT

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2007-12-01 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

RIO (BC) ENGINE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS — WHAT TO CHECK — CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) TONE RING. *NJ

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2008-08-28 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2008-08-28 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2008-08-28 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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