Recall 05V-120
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2005 Kia Sportage: Electronic stability control (automatic (asc)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-120
- Reported
- March 29, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 7,619 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia recall no. Sc-044.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2005