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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227188-kia-sorento-2016-recall-seat-belts · Recall date July 14, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V446000
“KIA SORENTO (2016) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 14, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227188-kia-sorento-2016-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 15V446000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V446000).
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.
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Subject: Recall 15V446000 — Kia Motors America KIA SORENTO (2016) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a KIA SORENTO (2016) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 15V446000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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