Investigation PE04067: 2002–2004 Kia Sedona

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 24, 2004

Closed

Jan 27, 2005

Model years

2002–2004

Subject

Throttle cable binding

Component: Vehicle speed control › Cables

Summary

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.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2004 Kia Sedona176 complaints
• 2003 Kia Sedona163 complaints
• 2002 Kia Sedona198 complaints