Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V013000 Reported January 19, 2005

Throttle cable

Q: What is recall 05V013000?

NHTSA recall 05V013000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 19, 2005. It addresses: Throttle cable. The recall affects approximately 89,238 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · Vehicle Speed Control · 89,238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V013000

Manufacturer Campaign

SC042

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

89,238

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 19, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain mini vans, during assembly, the throttle cable would twist itself out of position.

Safety Consequence

This can permit the cable to be hung up, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the throttle cable free of charge. vehicles produced from march 20, 2001 through november 7, 2001 will have a guide clip installed on the throttle body assembly in order to ensure that the tension force cable does not move out of position. vehicles manufactured beginning on november 8, 2001, already have the extended guide, which accomplishes the same objective. the recall began march 21, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V013000 or campaign SC042.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V013000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V013000?

NHTSA recall 05V013000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on January 19, 2005. It addresses: Throttle cable. The recall affects approximately 89,238 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V013000 or the manufacturer campaign number SC042. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.