Recall 15V446000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20150714
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.

Safety Consequence

If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 KIA SORENTO

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.