Recall 99V325000: 1997–1999 Kia Sportage

Report received

Nov 19, 1999

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

76,986vehicles

Model years

1997–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The wires connected to the c123 and c124 connectors can be put under tension by movement of the engine, thus pulling the wires and connectors, loosening them and resulting in a loss of circuit continuity.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install spring clips to lock the connectors together. In addition, the dealers will be instructed to solder a splice in the wire harness.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Kia Sportage181 complaints
• 1998 Kia Sportage303 complaints
• 1999 Kia Sportage284 complaints