Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| RQ03007 | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC | 10/14/2003 | 02/27/2004 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FALSE LATCH/MALFUNCTION | 04V305000 | |
| Information received and analyzed during this rq disclosed that my 1999 and 2000 kia sephia and sportage vehicles were equipped with modified versions of the same safety belt latch assembly as those recalled in campaign no. 02v-216.these latch assemblies were identified as type a97. odi analyses indicate a continuing trend of consumer complaints following a series of design modifications made by kia to improve the a97 latch assembly.my 2001 and 2002 subject vehicles were equipped with different design latch assemblies (type db-6 or autoliv) and exhibit a much lower complaint count.this rq has been upgraded to an ea in order to further investigate this matter for the subject vehicles equipped with type a97 latch assemblies. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 05/30/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Wires shorted by seatbelt mount under left front seat area, causing turn signal failure. *ak | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 1 | 09/11/2001 | |
| Consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly, and another set was installed in the back. currently, they seem to be too small for an average adult. when puttng them on they automatically lock into the seat. *ak dealer replaced rear seat belt assembly. right front window is blurry. dealer replaced deformed front door glass. rear defroster inoperative. dealer found rear defrost grid broken. left side mirror vibrates. side mirror assembly replaced. *tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 20 | 04/03/2000 | |
| My then 10 year old son got stuck when the passenger seat belt would not release. to get himself out he alone pushed his hips forward. this broke the seat belt mechanism. as of late our front seat belts have been difficult to engage. today, after driving around for about 5-10 minutes, i reached out my window and my seat belt disengaged. i have been very careful to be sure that i am properly buckled by securely latching and then pulling firmly on the belt as would happen in an accident. i did that this time but it still came unlatched after i was sure i was safe. *nm | |||
| While traveling with rear seat belts on seat belts locks up and passanger was unable to move. please provide further information. mfr has been contacted.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/18/2003 | 04/01/2001 | ||
| I was stopped at a yield sign due to oncoming traffic and was stuck from the rear from another vehicle. my seatbelt did not lock and my chest struck the steering wheel and rebounded into the seat. my seat moved forward causing difficulty exiting the vehicle. | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Both rear seatbelt retractors keep tightening when used. vehicle taken to dealership for inspection, dealer stated seatbelts were working properly.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 02/07/2001 | |
| When attempting to make an emergency stop in traffic that came to a sudden holt, anti-lock brakes did not respond. pedal was applied, and vehicle just began sliding, hitting another vehicle in rear. air bags did not deploy, and seat belts did not restrain. kia has been contacted. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| Consumer states when had a accident the rear seat shoulder straps did not lock causing injuries. ts | |||
| 10/28/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that the rear seat belt did not lock when drive slammed on brakes, causing injuries. ts | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 1 | 09/11/2001 | |
| Consumer complained that rear seat belts were not functioning properly, and another set was installed in the back. currently, they seem to be too small for an average adult. when puttng them on they automatically lock into the seat. *ak dealer replaced rear seat belt assembly. right front window is blurry. dealer replaced deformed front door glass. rear defroster inoperative. dealer found rear defrost grid broken. left side mirror vibrates. side mirror assembly replaced. *tt | |||