SPORTAGE: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	02V216000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	KIA
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	SPORTAGE
Model Year:	1997
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	SC027
Manufacturer Component Description:	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturered:	19941020 - 19980624
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	189706
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20021220
Recall Initiated By:	20021220
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Report Received Date:	20020816
Record Creation Date:	20020828
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Defect Summary:	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
Consequence Summary:	IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:	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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