Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V447000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V447000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2021-2022 sorento hybrid and 2022 sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles Includes 17,199 affected units, Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2022 sorento hybrid and 2022 sorento plug-in hybrid vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento hybrid and 2022 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 secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 17, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc241. this recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 22v-127. vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V447000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2022-06-23T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt pretensioners may explode
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 17,199

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC241
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 sorento hybrid and 2022 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 secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 17, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc241. this recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall number 22v-127. vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 85.06

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NHTSA ID: 22V447000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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