NHTSA recall 05V-329 (05V329000)

vehicle speed control recall reported July 20, 2005 - about 118,447 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V329000
Also written as: 05V-329
Manufacturer number: SC-051
Reported: July 20, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~118,447
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN CAUSE THE CABLE TO STICK, THUS PREVENTING THE ENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MAINTAIN SPEED OR ACCELERATE. SUCH AN EVENT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL MODIFY A PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AROUND THE THROTTLE CABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-329 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Kia Sedona - 2003, 2004, 2005

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