3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2002-08-28
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may false latch and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Owner notification began december 20, 2002. 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
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Posted on: 1997-12-19
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A microswitch on the rear hatch lock cylinder can malfunction causing the power door locks to unlock inadvertently.
Consequence
Should this occur, security from unwanted intrusion into the vehicle is lost.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the rear hatch door unlock circuit.
Notes
Owner notification began december 15, 1997. 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 1-800-333-4kia (1-800-333-4542).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 1996-07-18
Description
The accelerator pedal assembly could bind or stick during operation.
Consequence
This condition can cause the accelerator to hold the throttle partially open, resulting in loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly.
Notes
System: fuel; throttle linagkes and control; pedal. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles; ex model. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during july 1996. A preliminary notification mailgram was sent to owners on july 3, 1996. Note: 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 1-800-333-4kia (1-800-333-4542). Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.