| Issue ID | 902548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444532 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | BORREGO |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/01/12 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The seat belt for the driver's seat refuses to latch consistently. Sometimes it is obvious (you don't hear the click, you don't feel the click and the belt starts to retract as soon as you let go). Other times, it feels latched but a tug pulls it right out. After a click, reclick and test several times it usually latches. We are contacting the dealer now about getting this problem resolved. This is an obvious safety problem, as thinking it has clicked and getting into even a minor crash could cause the belt to unlatch. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RALEIGH, NC |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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