NHTSA recall 16V-770 (16V770000)
seats recall reported October 24, 2016 - about 1,408 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V770000
- Also written as
- 16V-770
- Manufacturer number
- SC140
- Reported
- October 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,408
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-770 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.