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Kia Recall SC-044: Electronic Stability Control Module
2005 Kia Sportage
Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
Electronic Stability Control — Automatic (Asc)
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- Dealers will reprogram the esp hydraulic electronic control unit free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2005. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
- Documents (11)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
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