NHTSA Recall 05V329000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V329000; Date: Jul. 20, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 KIA Sedona; 2004 KIA Sedona; 2005 KIA Sedona
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:cables
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 118,447
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on August 15, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia recall no. Sc-051. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 2005
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