NHTSARecalled Mar 4, 2022 · #22V127000
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Product details
- Product
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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What you should do
Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC231. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-447. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.