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March 4, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V127000
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V127
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 213
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC231.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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