Kia Motors is recalling an unspecified number of its new Sportage small SUVs to repair the ESP system.

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Affected vehicles were built between February 11, 2004 and February 28, 2005.


Dealers will upgrade the ESP electronic control unit to ensure that ESP is not activated when not needed.

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