Make : KIA Model : SEDONA Year : 2004
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.
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.
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.
Report Initiator: ODI Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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