2016 KIA SORENTO RECALL - #16V770000
RECALL FOR SEATS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 KIA SORENTO |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
3/5/2016 - 3/15/2016 |
| Recalled on |
10/24/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/2016 |
| # Affected |
1,408 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016. The driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for ENGINE
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2016 KIA SORENTO Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
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