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.
Kia America – KIA/FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES
| Report Received Date | 06/24/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04V305000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| Recall Code | SC039 |
| Potentially Affected | 251594 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04V305000) |
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