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NHTSA investigationPE02051

Investigation PE02051: 1995–1998 Kia Sephia

Status
CLOSED
Opened
Jun 17, 2002
Closed
Sep 20, 2002
Model years
1995–1998

Subject

Safety belt buckle malfunction

Component: Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary

By letter dated august 25, 2002, kia advised nhtsa that the subject vehicles will be recalled.specific corrective action to be taken by kia has not been reported to nhtsa at this time.the safety recall program has been assigned campaign no. 02v-216.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.