Front Seat Belt Retractor problems of the 2001 Kia Motor Sephia

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

1 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2003

I was stopped at a yield sign due to oncoming traffic and was stuck from the rear from another vehicle. My seatbelt did not lock and my chest struck the steering wheel and rebounded into the seat. My seat moved forward causing difficulty exiting the vehicle.

2 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2001

When attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt, anti-lock brakes did not respond. Pedal was applied, and vehicle just began sliding, hitting another vehicle in rear. Air bags did not deploy, and seat belts did not restrain. Kia has been contacted.

3 Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Both rear seatbelt retractors keep tightening when used. Vehicle taken to dealership for inspection, dealer stated seatbelts were working properly.


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