Recall 05V557000: 2003–2005 Kia RIO

Report received

Dec 12, 2005

Manufacturer

Kia motors america, inc.

Potentially affected

90,865vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

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

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

Possible consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Affected model years

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

• 2003 Kia RIO74 complaints
• 2004 Kia RIO38 complaints
• 2005 Kia RIO37 complaints