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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V770
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,408
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured March 3, 2016 to March 21, 2016.
The driver’s seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints and, as a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.
CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The recall is expected to begin on December 9, 2016.
Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Kia’s number for this recall is SC140.
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.safercar.gov.
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