Recall campaign on seat belt buckle. *ts requesting information associated with the recall campaign #(02v‑216) of seat belt buckle assemblies 1995-98 kia sephis and sportage vehicles.
1995 Kia Sephia: seat belt won't latch or retract
7 of the 63 complaints about the 1995 Kia Sephia describe seat belt won't latch or retract.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Seat belt won't latch or retract by model year
What owners say
Seat belt retractor failed causing it to be either too tight or not to retract properly.
Driver's seat belt failed to protect driver in an accident, causing injury.
Driver's side seat belt doesn't lock in place .
Century 4265bhl082595. Rear ended another vehicle air bag did not deploy. Child in rear hit head on t shield and drivers seat belt did not lock.
Driver and passenger side seat belt failure, the shoulder belts are oversensitive and lockup with any slight movement. Tt
The front driver and passenger side seat belt retractors don't retract right dealer replaced shoulder belt . Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V216000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Kia Sephia seat belt
Is seat belt won't latch or retract a common problem on the 1995 Kia Sephia?
7 of 63 owner complaints about the 1995 Kia Sephia (11%) mention seat belt won't latch or retract. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Kia Sephia?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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