NHTSA Recall 05V557000: Child seat
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 90,865 vehicles. It affects 2003–2005 Kia Rio.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V557000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC057 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT |
| Report received | December 12, 2005 |
| Owner notification | January 30, 2006 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2006. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA recall no. Sc057.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V557000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.