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1995-1998 Kia Sephia and Kia Sportage recall: buckle assembly

Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 16, 2002. It covers about 189,706 vehicles.

vehicles affected
189,706
reported
Aug 16, 2002
owners notified
Dec 20, 2002
related complaints
82

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 82 complaints about seat belts problems.

1995 Kia Sephia1996 Kia Sephia1997 Kia Sephia1998 Kia Sephia1995 Kia Sportage1996 Kia Sportage1997 Kia Sportage1998 Kia Sportage

Questions about recall 02V216000

Is there a recall on the 1995-1998 Kia Sephia and Kia Sportage buckle assembly?

Yes. Recall 02V216000, reported on August 16, 2002, covers about 189,706 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V216000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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