Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Safety Belt Buckle May “False Latch” And Expose The Driver To Unrestrained Movement During A Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
SEPHIA
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
02V216000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Restrained, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Owner Notification Began December 20, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940606
End Of Manufacture
19980515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
189706
Date Owners Notified
20021220
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20020816
Make Campaign Number
SC027