2002-2003 Kia Sedona recall: cables

Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 19, 2005. It covers about 89,238 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 89,238
reported: Jan 19, 2005
owners notified: Mar 21, 2005
related complaints: 31

Vehicle speed control: cables

What is wrong: On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
Risk: This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable free of charge. 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 began march 21, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.

Recall number 05V013000

Affected vehicles

Kia Sedona 2002-2003 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 31 complaints about acceleration problems.

2002 Kia Sedona 2003 Kia Sedona

Questions about recall 05V013000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Kia Sedona cables?

Yes. Recall 05V013000, reported on January 19, 2005, covers about 89,238 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V013000?

Dealers will replace the throttle cable free of charge. 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 began march 21, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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