Is the 2002 KIA Sedona safe to drive?

The 2002 KIA Sedona has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY recall for the 2002 KIA Sedona? (Campaign #03V135000)

Your vehicle's second and third row seat strikers, which are the metal bars under the seats, may not be strong enough and could break in a crash. If this happens, you or your passengers could get hurt. Kia will replace the seat strikers for free at an authorized dealer. You should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 if it takes too long to get the repair done.

Campaign 03V135000

Low Priority Plain English 2003-04-03

What This Recall Means

Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your vehicle's second and third row seat strikers, which are the metal bars under the seats, may not be strong enough and could break in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you or your passengers could get hurt.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Kia will replace the seat strikers for free at an authorized dealer. You should contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542 if it takes too long to get the repair done.

Affected Vehicles

2002 KIA Sedona

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #03V135000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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