Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V557000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V557000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 90,865 affected units, FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHORASGE SYSTEM, component: CHILD SEAT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V557000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2005-12-12T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 225/child seat anchorasge system
Component: Child Seat
Potentially Affected Units: 90,865

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC057
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. the recall began on january 30, 2006. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 05V557000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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