Vehicle recall 03V017000 · January 22, 2003
2002 Kia Sedona
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Kia's recall number is SC023.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V017000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 2003
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC023
- Owner notification
- February 24, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21,248
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Sedona (2002): 2002
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