1995 Kia Sportage Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1995 Kia Sportage. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 02V216000Aug 16, 2002189,706 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Kia Sportage 1995–1998, Sephia 1995–1998

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may "false latch" and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Owner notification began december 20, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

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• 95V073000Apr 11, 19951,319 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Kia Sportage 1995

  Reported issue: The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.

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