NHTSA recall 04V-305 (04V305000)

seat belts recall reported June 24, 2004 - about 251,594 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V305000
Also written as: 04V-305
Manufacturer number: SC039
Reported: June 24, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~251,594
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES MAY EMIT A "CLICK" SOUND DURING THE BUCKLING PROCESS THAT IS SIMILAR TO THE SOUND EMITTED WHEN A BUCKLE IS BEING LATCHED, WHEN IT IS NOT.

Why it is dangerous

THE LATCH CAN THEN PULL OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN TENSION IS APPLIED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2004. OWNERS 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 04V-305 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Kia Sephia - 1999, 2000

Kia Sportage - 1999, 2000

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.