2000 KIA SEPHIA RECALL - #04V305000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 KIA SEPHIA |
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| Manufacturer |
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1998 - 7/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2004 |
| # Affected |
251,594 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| Notes |
KIA RECALL NO. SC039.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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