Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear seat belts may not work properly with certain child seats, which could cause the safety lock to release unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If a child seat is not properly secured, there's a higher risk of injury to the child in a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies completely free of charge.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." WHEN USED WITH CERTAIN CHILD SEATS, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) FUNCTION IN THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ASSEMBLIES MAY DISENGAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI-KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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