2002-2004 Kia Sedona EX recall: seats
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 5, 2005. It covers about 74,276 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 74,276
- reported
- Oct 5, 2005
- owners notified
- Nov 28, 2005
- related complaints
- 12
Seats
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
- Risk
- This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V463000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sedona EX 2002-2004 200220032004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 05V463000
Is there a recall on the 2002-2004 Kia Sedona EX seats?
Yes. Recall 05V463000, reported on October 5, 2005, covers about 74,276 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V463000?
Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall began on november 28, 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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