2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID RECALL – #22V127000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.


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Vehicle 2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID
Manufacturer Kia Motors America
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 – 1/1/1900
Recalled on 3/7/2022
Influenced by Kia Motors America
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 213
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT

 
Description Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento Hybrid and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Consequences An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Corrective action Dealers will replace the seatbelt pretensioner(s), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC231.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
See also


2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER


2022 KIA SORENTO HYBRID Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER

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