NHTSA Recall 15V446000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V446000; Date: Jul. 14, 2015
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Sorento
Component: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 2,587
Recall Summary:
Kia motors America (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc123.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 18, 2015
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