According to the latest poll, we've submitted two dozen complaints... maybe it was the VX that was recalled?? <Wishful thinking>
Super VXer
According to the latest poll, we've submitted two dozen complaints... maybe it was the VX that was recalled?? <Wishful thinking>
Calmini Cone Air Filter, PowerVault PV2 Muffler, OME Trooper Springs, Rancho RS9000X Shocks, 285/75R16 Nitto Grappler AT's, Pioneer DEH P8000R In-Dash CD, Amps and Drivers Built by Orion, Wires and Fuse Blocks by KnuKonceptz, Vibration Damping by BQuiet, Alarm System featuring Auto Start and Remote Windows, Yakima LoadWarrior w/Full Size Spare, Debadged/Custom Titanium Grill Logo, Tint (5% Rear / 20% Front), Steel Braided Brake Lines, G2 Painted Calipers
VXer
Originally Posted by kpaske
... maybe it was the VX that was recalled??
Nah, it was Toyota I think. Def not Isuzu.
Super VXer
looks to be Kia .has a date of 3/31/2005 for recall. shawn
2005 Kia Sportage Recalls
2005 KIA SPORTAGE SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (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.
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 MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SC-044
1COOLVX
VXer
Unfortunetly most recalls are for safety factors so we all need to say we are getting our heads stuck in the window or something to that effect to get a better chance for a recall!
Super VXer
Offroad -
I think you're right. I do wish we could twist it into a potential safety issue, but I can't think of anything believable...
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote