| Issue ID | 1499384 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130760 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 27/07/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The manufacturer has failed to remedy a safety recall (nhtsa recall number 18v-363 and manufacturer recall number: sc165) in a timely manner. No interim letter was sent after the safety recall was mailed on july 27, 2018. The recall is related to a defect in the airbag control unit in certain frontal crashes. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MISSION VIEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFU4A28A5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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