Make : KIA | Model : SEDONA | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V329000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050720 | Date Added to Database: 20050721 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC-051 | ||
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 118447 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |