NHTSA Campaign ID:
05V463000 Component:
Seats Manufacturer:
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Year: 2002
Make: Kia
Model: Sedona EX
Recall Date: 10/04/2005
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74,276 Manufactured:
Defect 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 Summary:
This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
Corrective Summary:
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.
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