NHTSA Recall 05V463000: Seats
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 74,276 vehicles. It affects 2002–2004 Kia Sedona EX.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V463000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC054 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with power seats, the wiring under the front seats could be misrouted, allowing contact with metal seat components.
Safety risk
This contact could eventually result in a short circuit condition that may result in a fire in the junction box area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and re-route the wires under the power seats, if necessary, as well as install protective seaming welts around those wires to better insulate them. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA recall no. Sc054.customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V463000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.