NHTSA recall 03V017000
Seat belts › Rear/other
KIA Sedona
Reported Jan 22, 200321,248 vehicles affectedKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SC023Built May 1, 2001 – Nov 29, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
The 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.