Vehicle recall 94V134000 · July 25, 1994
1994 Kia Sephia
The electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (if the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The electronic speedometer sensor can seize, causing the speedometer and cruise control (if the car is equipped with cruise control) to stop functioning.
- Consequence
- The loss of cruise control will cause temporary loss of control of vehicle speed. Loss of the speedometer will result in the operator not knowing the actual speed of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new speedometer drive gear, electronic sensor, and flexible shaft assembly.
- Notes
- System: interior systems; instrument panel; speedometer.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Kia motors service center at 1-800-333-4542. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety admininistration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V134000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 1994
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 19, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,945
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sephia (1994): 1994
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