KIA SORENTO 2016: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V770000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SORENTO | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-09 | 2016-10-24 | 2016-10-24 |
Production Dates: 2016-03-05 - 2016-03-15
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC140
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1408
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
