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NHTSA recall 05V013000

Vehicle Speed Control · Kia America, Inc.

January 19, 2005report date
89,238units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain MINI vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

Why it matters: This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.

The fix: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2002 Kia Sedona, 2003 Kia Sedona.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V013000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.