Recall 03V-017
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2002 Kia Sedona: Seat belts (rear/other).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 03V-017
- Reported
- January 22, 2003
- Vehicles affected
- 21,248 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain mini vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the second and third seat belt buckle anchor bolts do not comply with the standards.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle anchor bolts. Owner notification began february 24, 2003. 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Kia's recall number is sc023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sedona 2002