Recall 05V013000: Throttle Cable Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

KIA/Sedona 2002-2003

MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V013000 RECALL DATE: Jan 17, 2005

COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 89238

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

CONSEQUENCE:
This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE. Vehicles produced FROM March 20, 2001 through November 7, 2001 will have a guide clip installed on the throttle body assembly in order to ensure that the tension force cable does not move out of position. Vehicles manufactured beginning on November 8, 2001, Already have the extended guide, which accomplishes the same objective. The recall is expected to begin at the end of February 2005. Owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
Recall No. SC-042. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.