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2005 KIA RIO Child Seat Recall


NHTSA Recall #	60282
NHTSA Compaign #	05V557000
MFG Compaign #	SC057
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2005
Component	CHILD SEAT
Date of notification	30/01/06
Begin date of manufacuring	22/06/02
End date of manufacturing	11/06/05
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	OVSC
Report received	12/12/05
Report created	19/12/05
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	225
Estimated number of affected units	90865
Defect summary	Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
Consequence summary	In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall notes	Kia recall no. Sc057. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov.

What is Recall?
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 KIA RIO Child Seat Recall

2005 KIA RIO Child Seat Recall

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