Recall
Kia Sportage — 96V131000
NHTSA ID
96V131000
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-07-15
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Units Affected
693
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.