2005 KIA SPORTAGE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
05V120000 on 03/28/2005
Component:
Electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Manufactured:
06/23/2004 - 02/26/2005
Affected:
7,619
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Brake application caused by inadvertent esp activation may result in loss of control and a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Kia recall no. sc-044.customers may also 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.

Campaign:
05V212000 on 05/11/2005
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Manufactured:
10/27/2004 - 03/25/2005
Affected:
10,360
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, fuel may leak from the o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank at full tank conditions.
Consequence:
The engine may stall when coming to a stop. it will be hard to fill the gas tank and external fuel may leak from the evaporative air filter inlet. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank and replace the charcoal canister free of charge. the recall began on may 31, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
Kia recall no. sc-048.customers may also 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.

Campaign:
05V318000 on 07/13/2005
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
03/28/2005 - 05/17/2005
Affected:
3,672
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the parking brake lever ratchet pawl was not properly manufactured and my damage the teeth of the parking brake lever ratchet. damaged parking brake lever ratchet teeth may prevent the parking brake from engaging or may allow the parking brake to release after it has been engaged.
Consequence:
The inability to engage, or the inadvertent release of, the parking brake lever may allow your vehicle to roll while it is parked and may result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly. the recall began on august 1, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes:
Kia recall no. sc-050.customers may also 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.

2005 KIA SPORTAGE TSBs (35)

Bulletin:
09202004
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New sportage training. *eh
Bulletin:
044
Component:
251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Summary:
Deceleration when driving or turning due to the sensitivity of the esp logic. these vehicle's esp software logic must be reprogrammed to avoid this sensitivity of operation. recall campaign - esp reprogramming. *tt
Bulletin:
048
Component:
071200 fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank
Summary:
Safety recall campaign. fuel may leak past an o-ring into the internal vapor chamber located in the fuel tank causing the engine to stall when coming to a stop; hard to fill gas tank; and fuel leaking from the evaporative air filter inlet.
Bulletin:
81
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
New special service tool (sst) kit. *tt
Bulletin:
81
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield adhesive spot removal. *tt
Bulletin:
76
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
New name & maintenance schedule for evap canister vent filter. kia technician times. *tt
Bulletin:
006
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) exciter. 2006 kia sportage *sc
Bulletin:
84
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Techline faqs. kia technician times. volume 8, issue 4. *tt
Bulletin:
056
Component:
251000 electronic stability control:automatic (asc)
Summary:
Service campaign - esp (electronic stability program) reprogramming. *tt
Bulletin:
009
Component:
122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
Summary:
Fog lights - circuit modification. *ak
Bulletin:
93
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
The engine hesitates at times and/or maf sensor codes are stored. this condition may affect vehicles produced through 4-21-2005. inspect the maf sensor hose clamps for proper type, and torque value. *tt
Bulletin:
018
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn. *kb
Bulletin:
032
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
Muffler pipe drain ice accumulation in very low climate conditions may cause a no start engine. *kb
Bulletin:
038
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) for p0123 (throttle position sensor / switch (a) circuit high input). *nj
Bulletin:
021
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Sportage (km) passive occupant detection system information - this bulletin provides system information related to sportage (km) models regarding passive occupant detection system (pods) produced from 10/28/2004. *nj
Bulletin:
KT-2008082201
Component:
053000 parking brake:indicator light
Summary:
Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-023
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Kia: vehicles with 4wd system may exhibit a droning noise originating from the 4wd coupling while driving between 12-37mph. the cause of this condition may be the internal part of the 4wd coupling assembly is binding due to a possible da
Bulletin:
TSB-053
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Kia: ecm upgrade-dtc p0130 and p0150 on 2.7l engine equipped. provides information related to a ecm software upgrade of some model year 2005-2006 vehicles equipped with 2.7l engines which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumi
Bulletin:
SC-084
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Kia: application of additional anticorrosion treatment for rear floor members. provides information relating to certain vehicles for procedure to apply additional anticorrosion protection to the rear floor side and cross members. *pe
Bulletin:
SC104
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some kia sportage models vehicles are affected by corrosion which needs anti corrosion protection. 06/04/14*lj
Bulletin:
TT027
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
PS075R1
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Pitstop: water leak from sunroof glass - some sportage km vehicles built before december 17, 2007 may exhibit a water leak due to poor sealing at the sunroof glass to sunroof glass seal. to adjust the sunroof glass, use this procedure as de
Bulletin:
TSB-SC104
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Voluntary service campaign: application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc104) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti-corrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components o
Bulletin:
SC104DP
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the vehicle underbody on certain 2
Bulletin:
SC104DPSM
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Dealer parts & service manager memo: attention: all kia parts & service managers - kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain 2005-2010 my sportage vehicles produced from june 24, 2004 through january 26,
Bulletin:
SC104OWNER
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Owner notification letter - dear kia sportage owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion wax and undercoating to the underbody of certain 2005-2010 my sportage vehicles.
Bulletin:
SC104QA
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
Q and a - sc104 ? 2005-2010 my sportage - application of additional anti-corrosion material to underbody of vehicle voluntary service campaign
Bulletin:
TSB-GEN085
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
Bulletin:
TSB-GEN085R1
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
Bulletin:
PS539
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Bulletin:
PI1801_DP
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Dealer principal notice - advises the dealer principal of the new product improvement program to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007my sportage vehicles manufactured from may 27, 2004 through april 25, 2007. although there ha
Bulletin:
PI1801_DSM
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Dealer service manager notice - advises the dealer service manager of the new product improvement program to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007my sportage vehicles manufactured from may 27, 2004 through april 25, 2007. altho
Bulletin:
PI1801_OWNER
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Owner letter - included in the dealer notification package - this document notifies the owners of the product improvement program to replace the fuel tank straps on their vehicles.
Bulletin:
PI1801_QA
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Qa - listing of frequently asked questions and answers regarding the product improvement program.
Bulletin:
PI1801_TSB
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Tsb: product improvement campaign - fuel tank strap replacement (pi1801) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the fuel tank straps on certain 2005-2007my sportage vehicles manufactured from may 27, 2004 through april 25, 2007.

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