Recall
Kia Sportage — 04V305000
NHTSA ID
04V305000
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2004-06-24
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
251,594
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC039
Summary
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.
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.