Vehicle recall 03V135000 · April 3, 2003
2002 Kia Sedona
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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
- Notes
- Kia recall no. SC030.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 3, 2003
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SCO30
- Owner notification
- April 25, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,276
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sedona (2002): 2002
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