Front Seat Belt problems of the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage

Two problems related to front seat belt have been reported for the 1998 Kia Motor Sportage. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2002

While traveling and without prior warning a deer appeared in the street. To avoid him, consumer swerved and hit an enbankment. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Consumers seat belt popped causing consumer to lurch forward and and hit her head. Consumer sustained multiple injuries.

2 Front Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2001

Driver's side front seat belt latch does not hold, causing seat belt to pop open while driving. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****743827.


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