Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly

NHTSA recall 02V216000 · announced August 16, 2002 · filed by Kia Motors America, Inc. · 189,706 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Kia Sephia
• 1996 Kia Sephia
• 1997 Kia Sephia
• 1998 Kia Sephia
• 1995 Kia Sportage
• 1996 Kia Sportage
• 1997 Kia Sportage
• 1998 Kia Sportage

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.