| Issue ID | 613183 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10176659 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/12/06 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact is calling to complain because the manufacture of his vehicle does not make seat belt extender and he finds this to be a safety issue as well as an issue with the law, since the state of minnesota requires all drivers to wear seat belts. When he spoke with the manufacture to see if he can get a seat belt extenders they stated that they don't make them and that they do only what is required by the federal guideline. The contact would like to know what next step he can take to resolve his seat belt issue. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOLMEN, WI |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233966XXXXXX |
| 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 | 23/05/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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