| Issue ID | 1510058 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11144546 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 10/09/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I filed a complaint before kia called and said they would replace seat belt as a courtesy but i would have to pay labor, dealer said a mouse chewed it, i had 2 people look at it and it is frayed, only one, no other seat belt, coat, towels, walmart totes nothing not even the papers that came with car and i am the only one that drives it except for dealership mechanics. I am not paying for something that they know is their fault. I filed in september, and they just called a week ago and today, if you can't help me i will take the matter to the state police for the seatbelt frayed is right across my chest . Nothing happened yet but if i am in a accident i will be hurt |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORTAGE, PA |
| VIN pattern | KNDKGCA36A7XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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