NHTSA Recall 06V294000: Seat belts: rear/other
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,257 vehicles. It affects 2003 Kia Rio.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V294000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC064 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | August 4, 2006 |
| Owner notification | September 15, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai-KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kiarecall 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V294000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Rio | 2003 |
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.