2004 Kia Sedona Recalls

NHTSA safety recall results (1)

Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Vehicle speed control: Cables

Recall date
2005-07-19
Recall no.
05V329000

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, FREEZING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE WATER ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO FREEZE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. RESISTANCE TO MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER LIFTS THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL.

Recall consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO HAND UP, THUS ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Recall action
DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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