Recall 04V305000: 1999–2000 Kia Sportage and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 24, 2004

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

251,594vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a "click" sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.

Possible consequence

The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Kia Sephia428 complaints
• 2000 Kia Sephia266 complaints
• 1999 Kia Sportage284 complaints
• 2000 Kia Sportage304 complaints