NHTSA recall 03V-135 (03V135000)

seats recall reported April 3, 2003 - about 4,276 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V135000
Also written as: 03V-135
Manufacturer number: SCO30
Reported: April 3, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~4,276
Component: seats

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKERS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FLOOR PAN HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND COULD BREAK IN A CRASH.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT STRIKERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-135 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Kia Sedona - 2002

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