Recall 05V-463: 2002–2004 Kia Sedona EX

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Oct 5, 2005, covering about 74,276 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-463
Report date
Oct 5, 2005
Vehicles affected
74,276
Owners notified
Nov 28, 2005

The problem

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.

The risk

This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.

The fix

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.

Notes

Kia recall no. Sc054.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSeats
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number05V463000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Kia Sedona EX2002, 2003, 2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-463?

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.

How is recall 05V-463 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.