Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V329000 | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 118447 | 08/15/2005 | ODI | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 07/20/2005 | 07/21/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kia recall no. sc-051.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||
| PE04067 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/24/2004 | 01/27/2005 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING | 05V329000 | |
| Kia provided information describing a water entry point at the rubber sealing boot located at the throttle body end of the throttle cable, advising that water could enter the cable sheath during normal vehicle operation.in low temperatures, the water freezes and may impede the movement of the throttle cable thereby preventing an open throttle from returning to the closed position.a stuck throttle could increase the risk of a crash.to prevent water ingress, kia increased the crimping force of the clamp installed on the rubber boot from 2 to 5 kilograms force.the action took place in april 2004 and occurred in connection with other changes to the throttle cable system.to remedy the vehicles built before this date (all of my 2002 and part of 2003), kia will conduct a safety recall to replace the defective cable with an improved component.certain recalled vehicles will also have an additional clip installed to address a potential cable disengagement concern.see kia's january 17, 2005 part 573 letter for nhtsa recall 05v013 (kia recall sc-042) for further information.no action is being taken on vehicles built after april 4, 2004. | ||||||
| PE04067 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/24/2004 | 01/27/2005 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING | 05V013000 | |
| Kia provided information describing a water entry point at the rubber sealing boot located at the throttle body end of the throttle cable, advising that water could enter the cable sheath during normal vehicle operation.in low temperatures, the water freezes and may impede the movement of the throttle cable thereby preventing an open throttle from returning to the closed position.a stuck throttle could increase the risk of a crash.to prevent water ingress, kia increased the crimping force of the clamp installed on the rubber boot from 2 to 5 kilograms force.the action took place in april 2004 and occurred in connection with other changes to the throttle cable system.to remedy the vehicles built before this date (all of my 2002 and part of 2003), kia will conduct a safety recall to replace the defective cable with an improved component.certain recalled vehicles will also have an additional clip installed to address a potential cable disengagement concern.see kia's january 17, 2005 part 573 letter for nhtsa recall 05v013 (kia recall sc-042) for further information.no action is being taken on vehicles built after april 4, 2004. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||
| PE04067 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/24/2004 | 01/27/2005 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING | 05V329000 | |
| Kia provided information describing a water entry point at the rubber sealing boot located at the throttle body end of the throttle cable, advising that water could enter the cable sheath during normal vehicle operation.in low temperatures, the water freezes and may impede the movement of the throttle cable thereby preventing an open throttle from returning to the closed position.a stuck throttle could increase the risk of a crash.to prevent water ingress, kia increased the crimping force of the clamp installed on the rubber boot from 2 to 5 kilograms force.the action took place in april 2004 and occurred in connection with other changes to the throttle cable system.to remedy the vehicles built before this date (all of my 2002 and part of 2003), kia will conduct a safety recall to replace the defective cable with an improved component.certain recalled vehicles will also have an additional clip installed to address a potential cable disengagement concern.see kia's january 17, 2005 part 573 letter for nhtsa recall 05v013 (kia recall sc-042) for further information.no action is being taken on vehicles built after april 4, 2004. | ||||||
| PE04067 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/24/2004 | 01/27/2005 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING | 05V013000 | |
| Kia provided information describing a water entry point at the rubber sealing boot located at the throttle body end of the throttle cable, advising that water could enter the cable sheath during normal vehicle operation.in low temperatures, the water freezes and may impede the movement of the throttle cable thereby preventing an open throttle from returning to the closed position.a stuck throttle could increase the risk of a crash.to prevent water ingress, kia increased the crimping force of the clamp installed on the rubber boot from 2 to 5 kilograms force.the action took place in april 2004 and occurred in connection with other changes to the throttle cable system.to remedy the vehicles built before this date (all of my 2002 and part of 2003), kia will conduct a safety recall to replace the defective cable with an improved component.certain recalled vehicles will also have an additional clip installed to address a potential cable disengagement concern.see kia's january 17, 2005 part 573 letter for nhtsa recall 05v013 (kia recall sc-042) for further information.no action is being taken on vehicles built after april 4, 2004. | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE04067 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/24/2004 | 01/27/2005 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING | 05V013000 | |
| Kia provided information describing a water entry point at the rubber sealing boot located at the throttle body end of the throttle cable, advising that water could enter the cable sheath during normal vehicle operation.in low temperatures, the water freezes and may impede the movement of the throttle cable thereby preventing an open throttle from returning to the closed position.a stuck throttle could increase the risk of a crash.to prevent water ingress, kia increased the crimping force of the clamp installed on the rubber boot from 2 to 5 kilograms force.the action took place in april 2004 and occurred in connection with other changes to the throttle cable system.to remedy the vehicles built before this date (all of my 2002 and part of 2003), kia will conduct a safety recall to replace the defective cable with an improved component.certain recalled vehicles will also have an additional clip installed to address a potential cable disengagement concern.see kia's january 17, 2005 part 573 letter for nhtsa recall 05v013 (kia recall sc-042) for further information.no action is being taken on vehicles built after april 4, 2004. | ||||||
| PE04067 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 09/24/2004 | 01/27/2005 | THROTTLE CABLE BINDING | 05V329000 | |
| Kia provided information describing a water entry point at the rubber sealing boot located at the throttle body end of the throttle cable, advising that water could enter the cable sheath during normal vehicle operation.in low temperatures, the water freezes and may impede the movement of the throttle cable thereby preventing an open throttle from returning to the closed position.a stuck throttle could increase the risk of a crash.to prevent water ingress, kia increased the crimping force of the clamp installed on the rubber boot from 2 to 5 kilograms force.the action took place in april 2004 and occurred in connection with other changes to the throttle cable system.to remedy the vehicles built before this date (all of my 2002 and part of 2003), kia will conduct a safety recall to replace the defective cable with an improved component.certain recalled vehicles will also have an additional clip installed to address a potential cable disengagement concern.see kia's january 17, 2005 part 573 letter for nhtsa recall 05v013 (kia recall sc-042) for further information.no action is being taken on vehicles built after april 4, 2004. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. the contact stated that while exiting a car wash, she shifted from neutral to drive with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle suddenly accelerated on independently. the vehicle then traveled over a curb before crashing into a tree. the vehicle continued to accelerate and came to a stop when the front and rear tires became flat and the contact shifted into neutral. both the contact and a front passenger sustained bruising from the crash and were transported via ambulance to a hospital for treatment of their injuries. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. the contact stated that while exiting a car wash, she shifted from neutral to drive with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle suddenly accelerated on independently. the vehicle then traveled over a curb before crashing into a tree. the vehicle continued to accelerate and came to a stop when the front and rear tires became flat and the contact shifted into neutral. both the contact and a front passenger sustained bruising from the crash and were transported via ambulance to a hospital for treatment of their injuries. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. kmj | |||
| 01/17/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 kia sedona. the contact stated while exiting a car wash she placed the vehicle from neutral to drive with the brake pedal depressed when it suddenly accelerated on its own. the vehicle went over a curb and crashed into a tree. the vehicle continued to accelerate. the vehicle came to a stop when the front and rear tires went flat and the contact placed the vehicle in neutral. the contact and the front passenger sustained bruising. they were both transported by ambulance to the hospital. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000. da | |||
| 02/02/2012 | 100000 | 3 | |
| This has happened 3 times, the latest in november while on the interstate, during rush hour, going 60 miles per hour. my van keeps dying while i'm driving whether it was a sensor or out of gas, whatever the reason, when power goes out, the brake locks up and i have no control to slow down or stop the van. it has to coast until it stops on its own. the last time took me a mile and half to finally stop. this is very dangerous and could cause injury/and or death if there are other vehicles in front of me. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2012 | 100000 | ||
| This has happened 3 times, the latest in november while on the interstate, during rush hour, going 60 miles per hour. my van keeps dying while i'm driving whether it was a sensor or out of gas, whatever the reason, when power goes out, the brake locks up and i have no control to slow down or stop the van. it has to coast until it stops on its own. the last time took me a mile and half to finally stop. this is very dangerous and could cause injury/and or death if there are other vehicles in front of me. | |||
| 10/04/2012 | 100900 | 1 | |
| Driving in mountains in southwest in october using cruise control at 60 mph. the cruise was disengaged by the driver as a turn approached. vehicle suddenly accelerated fully. brakes did not slow it and they became unresponsive. driver put vehicle in neutral and engine continued to rev past 6000 rpm's. in neutral, vehicle was able to coast to a stop. after a tow to a repair shop, the mechanic found the cruise control assembly broke and the cable connected to the throttle recoiled pulling the throttle wide open. the mechanic disengaged the cruise control cable from the throttle and the vehicle could be driven normally without cruise. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2012 | 100900 | ||
| Driving in mountains in southwest in october using cruise control at 60 mph. the cruise was disengaged by the driver as a turn approached. vehicle suddenly accelerated fully. brakes did not slow it and they became unresponsive. driver put vehicle in neutral and engine continued to rev past 6000 rpm's. in neutral, vehicle was able to coast to a stop. after a tow to a repair shop, the mechanic found the cruise control assembly broke and the cable connected to the throttle recoiled pulling the throttle wide open. the mechanic disengaged the cruise control cable from the throttle and the vehicle could be driven normally without cruise. | |||
| 08/22/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Complaint 10281505 previously filed. sedona had throttle cable replaced in october 05 as part of kia service recall. problem same as in complaint 10139518 from sept 2005 reported incident. the 2005 and this 2009 incident did not occur in the winter in freezing conditions. *tr | |||
| 08/22/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Kia sedona 2004 traveling about 30 mph with gentle acceleration. car without using accelerator sped up to 40+ mph and brakes could not stop car. car stopped by pulling over and turning off engine. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2008 | 41799 | 1 | 03/13/2004 |
| Bad misfire in motor causing the cruise control to turn off and trans to slam out and then back into over drive,came close to getting hit in the rear on i-95. i have had this van back to kia miney times and its still not fix. all so the last time i had the van for service i complained abut a bearing noise they did not fix it the noise is getting worse. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 24717 | 2 | 03/01/2004 |
| Driving vehicle as normal on rte 1 north. attempted to slow vehicle to stop at amber colored light before intersection with e. grand ave,vehicle traveling over 5 mph but under 10 mph at this time, applied brakes, vehicle did not slow down. pumped brakes and pushed brake pedal to floor of vehicle to no avail, vehicle still moving , maintaining speed,and about to travel through red light at intersection, also applied emergency brake, vehicle did not stop, vehicle proceeded through red light and collided with another vehicle traveling east bound on e.grand avenue, after collision turned off vehicle, vehicle restarted, tested brakes on side of road, brakes were applied but did not function normally, when brakes were applied they hesitated and you could still push pedal to floor without stopping vehicle. turned off car again and restarted for later testing by police officer. later testing showed brakes appeared to function normally. car was driven to dealer for further testing, observing brakes jerking and hesitating. car had not demonstrated this behavior prior to incident. mechanic called in specialist, as per manufacturer, to make assessment of brakes. recall notice received for defective throttle, producing same effect as demonstrated at incident. informed mechanic of recall notice upon receipt,recall repaired as per dealer mechanic. car has not produced same effect since. *nm | |||
| 08/09/2005 | 5200 | 1 | 03/15/2005 |
| Dt: the caller received a recall letter but can't get repair work done. dealer said they did have the parts to fix it. throttle cable and wheel barings faiked. dealer said parts were on back order. manufacturer has not been contacted yet.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 09/20/2005 | 1 | 10/14/2004 | |
| I have received a safety recall notice from kia motors america, inc dated august 29, 2005, notifying me that my 2004 kia sedona requires immediate service at no cost to modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. i have contacted nationwide kia, the dealership where i purchased the vehicle (see contact information below), without a response to date. nationwide kia 1600 york rd timonium, md 21093 ph: (410) 561-9000 fx: (410) 561-1967 . *nm | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 4350 | 6 | |
| When the vehicle is cold the accelerator pedal will not go down. vehicle has to warm up before the accelerator pedal will operate normally. owner was informed that the accelerator throttle cable needed to be replaced. dealer replaced the cable, and the vehicle was operating normally. *ak the consumer stated that the gas pedal stuck and the vehilce reached 90 mph. *tc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/18/2004 | 1825 | 15 | 07/28/2004 |
| While driving 50 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was still driveable. dealership informed the consumer that there transmission failed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak dealer stated problem was caused by electricl harness. also having multiple failures with output speed sensor; transmission 3 times; thermostat assembly; power steering leaked; input speed sensor; low ground voltage failed; fuse block problems; cruise control. consumer was advised that due to the design of the cruise control, the vehicle accelerates often while on an incline at 45 to 55 mph as if vehicle's engine/transmission was racing. *tt *tc | |||