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Kia Recall SC027: Kia/Seat Belt Buckle
1997 Kia Sephia
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Seat Belts — Front — Buckle Assembly
Date Announced
AUG 16, 2002
Vehicles Affected
189,706
Kia Recall #
SC027
NHTSA Campaign #
02V216000
Summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
Actions
Owner notification began December 20, 2002. 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.
Documents (7)
Other Recall Related Documents
Quarterly Performance Report
Quarterly Performance Report
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
Quarterly Performance Report
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)