NHTSA Campaign 19V207000
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Kia Motors America · Reported Mar 18, 2019 · 197 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA | SEDONA | 2019 | 197 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V207000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.