Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V463000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V463000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 74,276 affected units, POWER SEAT WIRING, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V463000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-10-05T00:00:00

Subject: Power seat wiring

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 74,276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC054

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.

Consequence Summary: This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-uzr8~9u5q-ixve

NHTSA ID: 05V463000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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