Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.” When Used With Certain Child Seats, The Automatic Locking Retractor (Alr) FunCTIon In The Rear Outboard Seatbelt Assemblies May Disengage.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
RIO
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
06V294000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
Effect Of Defect
If A Child Seat Is Not Properly Secured, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Seat Occupant In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace Both Rear Outboard Seatbelt Assemblies Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 15, 2006. Owners May Contact Hyundai-Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020622
End Of Manufacture
20030524
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32257
Date Owners Notified
20060915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20060804
Make Campaign Number
SC064
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208