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SevereNHTSA·16V770000·Announced 2016-10-24

Kia Recalls 2016 Sorento Vehicles Due to Driver Seatback Weld Defect

Kia is recalling 2016 Sorento vehicles because inadequate welds on the driver's seatback frame may cause it to break in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seatback frame welds) that could fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured between March 3, 2016, and March 21, 2016. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's seatback frame may have been produced with inadequate weld joints. As a result, the seatback may not function as designed in the event of a rear-end collision.

In the event of a crash, the driver seatback frame could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. The recall began on December 9, 2016.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds and replace the driver seatback frame, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA SORENTO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Seat / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
1,408

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SORENTO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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