| Issue ID | 1163903 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10692438 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 26/01/15 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sportage. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts continuously retracted while latched and failed to remain in place. The seat belts failed to hold the occupant in place. In addition, the contact noticed that the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK |
| VIN pattern | KNDJF724277XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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