Vehicle recall 05V329000 · July 20, 2005
2003-2005 Kia Sedona
On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain mini vans, freezing conditions can cause water on the throttle cable to freeze during normal operation. Resistance to movement of the throttle cable can occur when the driver lifts their foot off of the gas pedal.
- Consequence
- This can cause the cable to stick, thus preventing the engine from returning to idle and causing the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate. Such an event can occur without warning and could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable. The recall began on August 15, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Notes
- Kia recall no. Sc-051.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
- 05V329000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 2005
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC-051
- Owner notification
- August 15, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 118,447
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
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 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
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