CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
- Risk
- If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles built between October 23, 2014 and December 10, 2014 have a front passenger seat belt buckle latch assembly that may prevent the front passenger from fastening the belt.
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, a passenger in that seat has an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover free of charge. Owners can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (Kia recall number SC123), and you can check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sorento | 2016 |
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