Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Wires Connected To The C123 And C124 Connectors Can Be Put Under Tension By Movement Of The Engine, Thus Pulling The Wires And Connectors, Loosening Them And Resulting In A Loss Of Circuit Continuity.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTAGE
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V325000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Cause Engine Stalling, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Spring Clips To Lock The Connectors Together. In Addition, The Dealers Will Be Instructed To Solder A Splice In The Wire Harness.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960829
End Of Manufacture
19990201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
76986
Date Owners Notified
20000125
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
19991119