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Defect Investigation of Seat Belt Buckle False Latch/malfunction

Subject:	Seat belt buckle false latch/malfunction
Components covered:	Front seat belts buckle assembly
Investigations Summary:	This investigation was opened on Feb. 27, 2004. It was closed on Jul. 26, 2004. The manufacturer has initiated a safety related campaign to recall the subject vehicles for correction of the seat belt buckle defect. The corrective action is to replace the seat belts/buckles. This safety recall program has been assigned NHTSA campaign no. 04v305.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:	1999 Kia Motor Sephia 2000 Kia Motor Sephia 2000 Kia Motor Spectra 1999 Kia Motor Sportage 2000 Kia Motor Sportage