| Issue ID | 550462 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10128462 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/06/05 |
| Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was notified via a letterdated june 13,2005 of a recall to correct a defect on my vehicle. (campaign id# 05v232000). I immediately called the dealer to schedule an appointment for the repairs. Dealer notified me of awareness of the recall but no parts were available at that time to complete the repairs. Dealer indicated he would call me when the parts were available. I waited approx. Four weeks then called the dealer. Again no parts. I then called kia customer affairs dept. They have no idea when parts will be available. They suggested i take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and if a defect was found the vehicle would be impounded until parts became available. I think kia is taking far to long to correct this problem. The recall was to begin june 5, 2005. Owners were notified via letter dated june 13, 2005. As of july 12, 2005 they have no idea when repairs can be made. Must people be killed before action is taken? |
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| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WATSEKA, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNDUP131746XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 10/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | OBRIAN AUTO PARK CHAMPAIGN- KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 217 398 1222 |
| Dealer's city | CHAMPAIGN |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 61822 |