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2005 KIA SPORTAGE Electronic Stability Control Automatic (asc) Recall


NHTSA Recall #	56103
NHTSA Compaign #	05V120000
MFG Compaign #	SC-044
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2005
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Date of notification	13/04/05
Begin date of manufacuring	24/06/04
End date of manufacturing	27/02/05
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	29/03/05
Report created	29/03/05
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	7619
Defect summary	On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with electronic stability program (esp), the yaw rate sensor may become too sensitive and may recalibrate inaccurately. While driving the esp program may cause the engine to reduce power and may cause a brake at one of the wheels to be inappropriately.
Consequence summary	Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall notes	Kia recall no. Sc-044. Customers may 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.

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2005 KIA SPORTAGE Electronic Stability Control Automatic (asc) Recall

2005 KIA SPORTAGE Electronic Stability Control Automatic (asc) Recall

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