Recall
Kia Sorento — 15V446000
NHTSA ID
15V446000
Make
Kia
Model
Sorento
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2015-07-14
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,587
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC123
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to December 10, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
Consequence
If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat belt buckle cover, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC123.