Recalls for SPORTAGE KIA, KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, June 24, 2004

A recall was issued on June 24, 2004 for SPORTAGE KIA, manufactured by KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC., in response to SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY problems. 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.THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
KIA RECALL NO. SC039.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).