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Kia Recall : Kia/Engine Stalling
1998 Kia Sportage
This condition can cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical System — Wiring
Date Announced
NOV 19, 1999
Vehicles Affected
76,986
NHTSA Campaign #
99V325000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
Documents (5)
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
Other Recall Related Documents
Quarterly Performance Report