Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's throttle cable might have been installed incorrectly, which could cause it to get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the throttle cable gets stuck, it could cause your vehicle to crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the throttle cable for free. They'll also add a guide clip to the throttle body to keep the cable in place, ensuring it doesn't get stuck in the future.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE THROTTLE CABLE WOULD TWIST ITSELF OUT OF POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN PERMIT THE CABLE TO BE HUNG UP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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