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NHTSARecalled Jan 22, 2003 · #03V017000

KIA/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Product details

Product
KIA/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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 1-800-333-4542.

View the official CPSC notice