| Issue ID | 1274690 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10854338 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/03/16 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver side seat track breaks after 66,000 miles or nine months making the seat shift wildly while driving. The dealer has no seat tracks in stock and no eta for back order. The seat lets do no unclasp unless jerked in several times after the release button is pressed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERKEL, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A63E5XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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