Speed Control Cable problems of the 2004 Kia Motor Sedona

Driving in mountains in southwest in October using cruise control at 60 mph. The cruise was disengaged by the driver as a turn approached. Vehicle suddenly accelerated fully. Brakes did not slow it and they became unresponsive. Driver put vehicle in neutral and engine continued to rev past 6000 rpm's. In neutral, vehicle was able to coast to a stop. After a tow to a repair shop, the mechanic found the cruise control assembly broke and the cable connected to the throttle recoiled pulling the throttle wide open. The mechanic disengaged the cruise control cable from the throttle and the vehicle could be driven normally without cruise.

Complaint 10281505 previously filed. Sedona had throttle cable replaced in October 05 as part of kia service recall. Problem same as in complaint 10139518 from sept 2005 reported incident. The 2005 and this 2009 incident did not occur in the winter in freezing conditions.

I have received a safety recall notice from Kia Motors America, inc dated August 29, 2005, notifying me that my 2004 kia Sedona requires immediate service at no cost to modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. I have contacted nationwide kia, the dealership where I purchased the vehicle (see contact information below), without a response to date. Nationwide kia 1600 york rd timonium, MD 21093 (410) 561-9000 (410) 561-1967 .

The caller received a recall letter but can't get repair work done. Dealer said they did have the parts to fix it. Throttle cable and wheel barings faiked. Dealer said parts were on back order. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

When the vehicle is cold the accelerator pedal will not go down. Vehicle has to warm up before the accelerator pedal will operate normally. Owner was informed that the accelerator throttle cable needed to be replaced. Dealer replaced the cable, and the vehicle was operating normally. The consumer stated that the gas pedal stuck and the vehilce reached 90 mph.