Make : KIA | Model : SEDONA | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20020528 - 20020623 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V135000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20030425 | Date Received by ODI: 20030403 | Date Added to Database: 20030422 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO30 | ||
Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4276 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. 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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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |