NHTSA Recall 16V770000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V770000; Date: Oct. 24, 2016
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Sorento
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 1,408
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Dec 9, 2016
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