Kia Recalls 2003 Rio

 Kia Recalls 2003 Rio
  
 Manufacturer : Kia Motors America, Inc.  
 
 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V294000  

 Component: Rear Seat Belts

 Potential Number Of Units Affected : 32257 

 Summary:
  Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "Occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage. 

 Consequence:
  If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash. 

 Remedy:
  Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2006. Owners may contact Hyundai-Kia at 1-800-333-4542. 

 Notes:
  Kia recall no. Sc064. Customers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.