Vehicle recall 05V557000 · December 12, 2005

2003-2005 Kia Rio

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint…

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Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on January 30, 2006. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes: Kia recall no. SC057.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V557000
Reported to NHTSA: December 12, 2005
Filed by: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: SC057
Owner notification: January 30, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 90,865
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Child seat

Recall 05V557000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Kia Rio (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003

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