| Recall Date: |
APR 03, 2003 |
| Component: |
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
SEDONA |
| Units Affected: |
4276
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 03, 2003
Model Affected:
2002 KIA SEDONA
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542
Units Affected:
4276
Notes:
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SCO30
| Recall Date: |
JAN 22, 2003 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
SEDONA |
| Units Affected: |
21248
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 22, 2003
Model Affected:
2002 KIA SEDONA
Summary:
CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Units Affected:
21248
Notes:
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SC023
| Recall Date: |
JAN 19, 2005 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Model Affected: |
SEDONA |
| Units Affected: |
89238
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JAN 19, 2005
Model Affected:
2002 KIA SEDONA
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, 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 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.
Units Affected:
89238
Notes:
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SC042