Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Two problems related to front seat belt retractor have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor RIO. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the 2001 RIO.

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Retractor does not work properly. Consumer is not able to buckle herself. Contacted dealer, and dealer still has not ordered the part that they said would have been there a few weeks ago.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2001

Seat belt jammed after use of lap and shoulder by a 41 pound child . Seat belt is broken from normal use will not slide back into position. Poses a great danger to backseat passengers especially children.


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