NHTSA recall 04V305000
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
KIA Sephia and 1 more
Reported Jun 24, 2004251,594 vehicles affectedKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SC039Built Jun 1, 1998 – Jul 31, 2000
The defect
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.
The risk
The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension IS applied.
The remedy
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners should contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.