| Issue ID | 849159 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390274 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/02/11 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 kia sedona. The contact stated that he was unable to lock the second row seat back in place after it was removed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that confirmed that the failure was caused by the seat rail locking system which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 04/15/11*lj the consumer stated the seat appear to be latch when they are not. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a misaligned seat rail that was mounted on the bottom of the floor. Updated 08/18/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MADISON , AL |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233876XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/08/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | UNIVERSITY KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HUNTSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | AL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 35806 |