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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V207000

2019 Kia Sedona — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly

Published March 20, 2019 · Recall initiated: March 18, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V207000, published March 20, 2019 and initiated March 18, 2019. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2019 Kia Sedona — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly.

What's the hazard

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.

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Recall details

Brand
KIA
Model
SEDONA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Lot
2019 KIA SEDONA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Kia Sedona — Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V207000 on March 20, 2019. Reported hazard: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Sedona vehicles equipped with an 8-passenger seat arrangement. The seat belt buckle for the second-row middle seat may have been improperly installed on the wrong side of the seat, preventing the proper use of the 3-point seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What should I do if I have this product?

Kia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt installation, and reinstall the seat belt buckle to the correct side if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia 's number for this recall is SC177.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: SEDONA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)