NHTSA Recall 99V325000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V325000; Date: Nov. 19, 1999
This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 KIA Sportage; 1998 KIA Sportage; 1999 KIA Sportage
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 76,986
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 25, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 25, 2000
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