Date: 19.11.1999
Component: Electrical System > Wiring
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
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.
Date: 19.11.1999
Component: Electrical System > Wiring
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
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.
Date: 19.11.1999
Component: Electrical System > Wiring
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
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.
Date: 24.06.2004
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.
Consequencs:
The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
Notes:
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Date: 24.06.2004
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Buckle Assembly
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Description:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.
Consequencs:
The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
Notes:
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Date: 27.07.2000
Component: Electrical System
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Description:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicle. these vehicles were distributed with owners manuals with an incorrect jump start diagram. the written instructions for jump starting are accurate. however, the diagram depicts the jumper cables attached to the wrong polarity terminals. if the diagram were followed without reference to the instructions, the resulting improper connections could cause the battery to rupture aggressively due to increased internal pressures.
Consequencs:
This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
