Auto Recall Date:
JUN 24, 2004
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
251594
Model Affected
2000 KIA SEPHIA
2000 Kia Sephia Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.
Defect Consequence:
THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
251594
Notes:
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. SC039