Consumer Complaint Detail

KIA / SEPHIA / 1997

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 999082091 Incident Date: Apr, 04 1999
Consumer's City: SARASOTA Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America
Model Name: SEPHIA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: KNAFA1254V5 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 07 1999 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Feb, 28 1997
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The accident in which the seat belt failed did not result in any damage to the rear bumper. however, even at this low speed the belt latch failed to hold my wife in place, resulting in her whiplash. at many times the latch seems to be properly latched, but with only slight pressure such as adjusting your seating position the belt will unexpectedly come undone. *ak