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  Defect Investigation of Safety Belt Buckle Malfunction

Investigation of Safety Belt Buckle Malfunction

Subject: Safety belt buckle malfunction
Components covered:
  • Front seat belts buckle assembly
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jun. 17, 2002. It was closed on Sep. 20, 2002. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged that the driver side safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose driver to unrestrained movement during a crash
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1995 Kia Motor Sephia
  • 1996 Kia Motor Sephia
  • 1997 Kia Motor Sephia
  • 1998 Kia Motor Sephia
  • 1995 Kia Motor Sportage
  • 1996 Kia Motor Sportage
  • 1997 Kia Motor Sportage
  • 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

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