Recall 05V120000: ESP Control Unit Programming

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

KIA/Sportage 2005

MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V120000 RECALL DATE: March 25, 2005

COMPONENT: Suspension: Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7619

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 applied.

CONSEQUENCE:
Brake application caused by inadvertent ESP activation may result in loss of control and a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the ESP hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall is expected to begin on April 30, 2005. Owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
KIA recall No. SC-044. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.