2005 Kia Sportage recall: automatic (asc)
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 29, 2005. It covers about 7,619 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 7,619
- reported
- Mar 29, 2005
- owners notified
- Apr 13, 2005
- related complaints
- 4
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. While driving the esp program may cause the engine to reduce power and may cause a brake at one of the wheels to be inappropriately.
- Risk
- Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V120000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about driver assistance problems.
Questions about recall 05V120000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Kia Sportage automatic (asc)?
Yes. Recall 05V120000, reported on March 29, 2005, covers about 7,619 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V120000?
Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 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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