While the NHTSA detailing that there is a rope that holds the tank to the chassis and if hit on the road salt can rust and break the string. Strange, how come there are road salt. Indeed, in states in America are experiencing snow, to eliminate the spread of salt.
“There is a possibility of corrosion of on the rope that holds the tank due to “salt ” on the road ,thus reducing the power grip ,”said NHTSA . Although there are no reports of accidents or fires caused it, but the Kia dealership ordered to replace the string.