KIA / SEDONA EX / 2002-2004
Manufacturer : KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Kia Recall No : SC054.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V463000
Mfg's Report Date : OCT 04, 2005
Component : SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 74276
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
Consequence: This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall is expected to begin during November 2005. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes: Customers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
