GULF STREAM SEDONA 2002: SEAT BELTS:REAR

Make : GULF STREAM Model : SEDONA Year : 2002
Build Dates : 2001-05-01 - 2001-11-29
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V017000
Date Owner's Notified: 2003-02-24 Date Received by ODI: 2003-01-22 Date Added to Database: 2003-02-05
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC023
Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 21248
Summary:
      CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SECOND AND THIRD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS.
Consequence:
      IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2003. 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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
Notes:
      KIA'S RECALL NUMBER IS SC023.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.