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2011 KIA OPTIMA Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	846635
Internal NHTSA #	10384800
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2011
File date	15/11/10
Component	SEAT BELTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased a new 2011 vehicle, when we purchased the vehicle i went to the parts dept. And ask that the order some seat belt extenders for me. The manager said he would after 5 weeks i called the parts dept. He told me they have not come in yet. Another week goes by then i get a call from the regional parts manager stating they did not offer them. Period no and if or buts no. In your fmvss 209 require manufactures to provide longer belts or seat belt extenders to accommodate extremely large people. I was 480 lbs down to 360 but i still need some. I even asked the dealer to see if they would reimburse me. Sense i am on ssi. They refused but they did tell me where to go to find them. Seat belt extenders, the part that the shoulder belt snaps in to that goes in the latch, i am a large man and have extreme pain in shoulders and arms. With burcides and authorities, dealer refuses to supply extenders, its funny every other vehicle dealers carry them. Their lines offer them planes offer extenders. Kia dose not and refused to help consumers with disabilities. The parts manager even said when he worked for mercedes the carried 6 inch 8 inch and 12 inch. Extenders. I do not have the 40. 00 each i need two passangerside drivers side. Nothing for the back seat i can? T fit there... The person that i have been talking to is [xxx]consumer s affairs analyst southern reagion. Kia motors kais case # [xxx] her direct no is 1-800-225-3193 extension or option 4. Any help would be greatly appreciated... I need a 8 inch. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROWLETT, TX
VIN pattern	KNAGN4A76B5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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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2011 KIA OPTIMA Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA OPTIMA Seat Belts Problems, Complaints and Defects

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