Vehicle recall 05V013000 · January 19, 2005

2002-2003 Kia Sedona

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

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.
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, already have the extended guide, which accomplishes the same objective. The recall began March 21, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes: Recall NO.SC042.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V013000
Reported to NHTSA: January 19, 2005
Filed by: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: SC042
Owner notification: March 21, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 89,238
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Vehicle speed control › Cables

Recall 05V013000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kia Sedona (2002-2003): 2003, 2002

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