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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
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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