Certain mini vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." The second and third seat belt buckle anchor bolts do not comply with the standards.
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle anchor bolts. Owner notification began February 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.