KIA SEPHIA 1999: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : KIA | Model : SEPHIA | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-06-01 - 2000-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V305000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-08-16 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-06-24 | Date Added to Database: 2004-06-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC039 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 251594 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT. |
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Consequence:
THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
KIA RECALL NO. SC039.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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