CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.
- 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
On certain vehicles with an 8-passenger seating arrangement, the buckle for the second-row middle seat belt may have been installed on the wrong side of the seat. When this happens, the 3-point seat belt cannot be used properly.
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in a crash. If your vehicle has this problem, a dealer will inspect the seat belt installation and, if needed, move the buckle to the correct side at no cost to you.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall SC177, or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Sedona | 2019 |
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