What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2004294
- Recall date
- 23 August 2004
- Make
- Kia
- Models
- Sportage, Sephia
- Model years
- 2000
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Seats And Restraints
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 9,601
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the front seat belt buckles may not latch properly, even though they emit a clicking sound during latching. Improperly latched buckles would not provide passenger restraint and could pull out at any time, especially during a collision. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat belt buckles.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2004294.