In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Seats

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.

Actions

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC140.

Documents (15)

• Chronology
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Miscellaneous Document
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4

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