KIA SPORTAGE 1995: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : KIA | Model : SPORTAGE | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-10-20 - 1998-06-24 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V216000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-12-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-08-16 | Date Added to Database: 2002-08-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC027 | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 189706 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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'. |
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