Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V770000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V770000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 kia sorento vehicles manufactured march 3, 2016 to march 21, 2016 Includes 1,408 affected units, Inadequately Welded Driver Seatback Frame, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 kia sorento vehicles manufactured march 3, 2016 to march 21, 2016
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.