Recall 05V463000: Power Seat Wiring Modification

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

KIA/Sedona EX 2002-2004

MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V463000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 04, 2005

COMPONENT: Seats

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 74276

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

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

REMEDY:
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 is expected to begin during November 2005. Owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
KIA recall No. SC054. Customers can also 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.