In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227189-kia-sorento-2016-recall-seats · Recall date October 24, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V770000
“KIA SORENTO (2016) recall — Seats.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 24, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227189-kia-sorento-2016-recall-seats. Based on NHTSA recall 16V770000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V770000).
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V770000 — Kia Motors America KIA SORENTO (2016) recall — Seats Hello, I own a KIA SORENTO (2016) recall — Seats that is covered by recall 16V770000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140. 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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