Sedona EX V6-3.5L (2002)
Throttle Cable/Linkage: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 05V013000: Throttle Cable Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
KIA/Sedona 2002-2003
MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V013000 RECALL DATE: Jan 17, 2005
COMPONENT: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 89238
SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
CONSEQUENCE:
This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.
REMEDY:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE. 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 is expected to begin at the end of February
2005. Owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
NOTES:
Recall No. SC-042. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
