2016 Kia Sorento recall: seats
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on October 24, 2016. It covers about 1,408 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,408
- reported
- Oct 24, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 9, 2016
- related complaints
- 6
Seats
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.
Recall number 16V770000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sorento 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about seats problems.
Questions about recall 16V770000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Kia Sorento seats?
Yes. Recall 16V770000, reported on October 24, 2016, covers about 1,408 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V770000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.
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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