Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V127000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V127000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2022 sorento hybrid and sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 213 affected units, Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2022 sorento hybrid and sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2022 sorento hybrid and sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 3, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc231. this recall is replaced by nhtsa recall number 22v-447. vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V127000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-03-04T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt pretensioners may explode
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 213

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC231
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2022 sorento hybrid and sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequence Summary: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed may 3, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc231. this recall is replaced by nhtsa recall number 22v-447. vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 22V127000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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