Kia Sportage: The Front Seat Belt Buckles May Not Latch Securely

Kia is recalling 14,133 Sportage, Shuma, and Mentor vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the front seat belt buckles may fail to latch properly and could separate during a crash. The company will install new front seat belts with improved buckles to fix the problem.

Recalling firm

KIA

Product

Vehicles: KIA SPORTAGE, KIA SHUMA, KIA MENTOR. Units affected: 14,133

Reason

The front seat belt buckles may not latch correctly. This could result in a buckle separating in a collision. Remedy: Fit new front seat belts with improved buckles.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2003-07-24

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/77c7a7ec-f9a9-40b6-b048-61250ed32381