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KIA Sportage, Shuma and Mentor Recall

Front seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision

KIA Sportage, Shuma and Mentor recall May 2009

KIA announced a problem with the Sportage, Shuma and Mentor affecting a total of 6,637 vehicles.

It has been identified that the front seatbelts may not latch correctly. This could result in them de-latching during a collision. Vehicles built from 6/1/1998 to 5/31/2000 are at risk.

Recalled vehicles will have both front seatbelt stalks replaced.

How to check your car's VIN number - vehicle identification number

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest KIA dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other KIA Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

CEE'D - Brakes may not perform correctly - Jun 2010

Magentis - Shift lever may not engage - May 2011

Magentis - Side airbag wiring may have been transposed - Dec 2002

MENTOR/SHUMA/SPORTAGE - The front seat belt buckles may not latch securely - Jul 2003

Picanto - Fuel may leak - Jun 2010

RIO - Potential fuel leak - Aug 2004

RIO, CARENS & SEDONA - Reprogramming of abs ecm - Nov 2003

SEDONA - Possibility of fire - Mar 2006

SEDONA - Possibility of rear bearing failure - Sep 2005

SEDONA DIESEL - Possibility of engine siezure - Sep 2005

SORENTO - Curtain airbags may deploy incorrectly - May 2007

SORENTO - Possible interference between power steering hose and brake pipe - Jul 2004

SORENTO - DIESAL AUTO - Snap ring retainer within the gearbox may detach - Nov 2004

SORENTO - DIESEL - Alternator pulley may seize - Nov 2004

SPORTAGE - Engine cooling fan blades could fracture and damage the cooling system. - Oct 2007

SPORTAGE - Handbrake may fail - Aug 2005

SPORTAGE - Possible loss of steering - Oct 2003

SPORTAGE XS - Possible sudden operation of brakes - Apr 2005

Sportage, Carens, Sorento and Sedona - Brake light may not operate - Nov 2009

Sportage, Shuma and Mentor - Front seatbelt buckle may detach during a collision - May 2009