Four problems related to front seat belt buckle assembly have been reported for the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Kia Motor Sephia based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sephia.
: the contact stated there is a problem with the front seat belt buckle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v305000 on the vehicle regarding the seat belt buckle assembly. The parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available. Updated 3/3/2006 -.
While driving at 37 mph vehicle slid on a gravel surface and impacted a steel pool. Upon impact, passenger side seat belt disconnected, and passenger sustained injuries to the right side of head, eyes, and both knees. There is currently an open investigation eao4-007, on seat belt buckle failure.
The vehicle experienced the same seat belt problem as stated in the recall which pertained to the 1997 kia Sephia, which the consumer also owned, however the 2000 kia Sephia was not recalled. *ea04007*.
Vehicle was in a head-on crash at 45 mph, and air bags did not deploy. Also, seat belts did not lock. Kia manufacturer has been contacted.
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