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Recall 96V131000 — Kia Sportage – Major League Recalls

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Recall 96V131000 — KIA SPORTAGE

NHTSA (USA)Critical

July 15, 1996

1996 KIA SPORTAGENHTSA Campaign #96V131000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

The official notice

Defect

THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY COULD BIND OR STICK DURING OPERATION.

Safety Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO HOLD THE THROTTLE PARTIALLY OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

Updated June 10, 2026

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