| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003255149 | Incident Date: Nov, 10 2003 |
| Consumer's City: GARLAND | Consumer's State: ME |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 13 2004 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving at 45 mph consumer crested a hill to come face to face with a truck making a turn in the middle of the road. consumer pressed the brakes with considerable force and the seat belt buckle released. the seat belt light was constantly on while driving. vehicle had been in the repair shop at least five times. manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem.*ak |
