A seat belt that cannot be properly used increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (11)

• Chronology
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Miscellaneous Document -SC177 –2019 MY SEDONA SEAT BELT BUCKLE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A April 3, 2019
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Attention: All Dealer Principals - 4/3/19
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 3, 2019 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• Non-Compliance Report 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

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