| Make : KIA | Model : SPORTAGE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960301 - 19960701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V131000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960703 | Date Received by ODI: 19960715 | Date Added to Database: 19960718 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 693 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION. |
||
|
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | 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). |
||