Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V013000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 89,238 affected units, THROTTLE CABLE, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V013000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-01-19T00:00:00

Subject: Throttle cable

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 89,238

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC042

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-upxp.wu5g-cign

NHTSA ID: 05V013000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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