KIA SPORTAGE 1998: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V216000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SPORTAGE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-12-20 | 2002-08-16 | 2002-08-28 |
Production Dates: 1994-10-20 - 1998-06-24
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC027
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 189706
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
