NHTSA Recall # | 112349 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V446000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC123 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 18/08/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/10/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/12/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/07/15 |
Report created | 14/07/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 2587 |
Defect summary | Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia sorento vehicles manufactured october 23, 2014, to december 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt. |
Consequence summary | If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2015. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc123. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |