2002 Kia Sedona Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2002 Kia Sedona. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 05V013000Jan 19, 200589,238 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Cables
  Covers: Kia Sedona 2002–2003

  Reported issue: On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

  Possible consequence: This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable free of charge. Vehicles produced from march 20, 2001 through november 7, 2001 will have a guide clip installed on the throttle body assembly in order to ensure that the tension force cable does not move out of position. Vehicles manufactured beginning on november 8, 2001…

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• 03V135000Apr 3, 20034,276 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Mid/rear assembly
  Covers: Kia Sedona 2002

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, some of the second and third row seat strikers installed on the vehicle floor pan have been improperly heat treated and could break in a crash.

  Possible consequence: This could result in injuries to occupants of these seats.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat strikers. Owner notification began april 25, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542

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• 03V017000Jan 22, 200321,248 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: Kia Sedona 2002

  Reported issue: Certain mini vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the second and third seat belt buckle anchor bolts do not comply with the standards.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle anchor bolts. Owner notification began february 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA08017Steering intermediate shaft bindingClosed · Aug 28, 2008
• PE08033Steering bindingClosed · Apr 28, 2008
• PE04067Throttle cable bindingClosed · Sep 24, 2004

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