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KIA - Seatbelt buckle may be improperly installed
Official notice
18 Mar 2019
Last checked
18 Mar 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Seatbelt buckle may be improperly installed. A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Published 2019-03-18.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
197
Recall number
SC177
Official notice
2019-03-18
The hazard
The hazard
A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
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