Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, ‘Child Restraint Anchorage Systems.’ Certain Child Restraint Anchors Will Not Fully Latch Onto The Lower Latch Anchors Located Between The Rear Seat Back And Rear Seat Cushion Because Of Interference Between The Child Seat Anchors And A Metal Wire Located In The Frame Of The Rear Seat Back. Until The Recall Repair Is Completed, Follow The InstruCTIons Provided By Your Child Seats Manufacturer On How To Properly Install The Child Seat With Your Vehicle’S Rear Safety Belts Rather Than Using The Latch System.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
RIO
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V557000
Component Description
Child Seat
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, If The Child Seat Is Not Properly Installed, Personal Injury Or Death Could Occur.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Lower Anchors Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 30, 2006. Owners May Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020622
End Of Manufacture
20050611
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
90865
Date Owners Notified
20060130
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20051212
Make Campaign Number
SC057
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
225