Kia Sephia, Sportage: Buckle assembly

Date

June 24, 2004

Filed by

KIA Motors America, Inc.

Vehicles

Kia Sephia (1999, 2000); Kia Sportage (1999, 2000)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

On certain passenger And Sport Utility Vehicles, The front Safety Belt buckles May emit a "click" Sound during The buckling Process that is similar to The Sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.

Potentially affected

251594

What can happen

The latch Can then pull out of The buckle when tension is Applied.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front Seat Belt buckles. The recall began August 16, 2004. Owners should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall notes

Kia recall no. SC039.CUSTOMERS Can also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Aug. 16, 2004

Manufacturer campaign number

SC039

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

04V305000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.