Recall 06V-294: 2003 Kia Rio
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Aug 4, 2006, covering about 32,257 vehicles.
The problem
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (Alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage.
The risk
If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai-kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kiarecall no. Sc064. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Rear/Other |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V294000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 06V-294?
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (Alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage.
How is recall 06V-294 fixed?
Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai-kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.