Kia Sedona Ex (2003) – 05V463000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Power Seats, The Wiring Under The Front Seats Could Be Misrouted, Allowing Contact With Metal Seat Components.

Make Of Vehicle

KIA

Model Of Vehicle

SEDONA EX

Year

2003

Recall Campaign Number

05V463000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

This Contact Could Eventually Result In A Short Circuit Condition That May Result In A Fire In The JunCTIon Box Area Of The Vehicle.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect And Re-Route The Wires Under The Power Seats, If Necessary, As Well As Install ProteCTIve Seaming Welts Around Those Wires To Better Insulate Them. The Recall Began On November 28, 2005. Owners May Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Kia Motors America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

20031201

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

74276

Date Owners Notified

20051128

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Date Report Received

20051005

Make Campaign Number

SC054

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard