Recalls for 1995 Kia Sportage

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2002-08-28
Description
On certain passenger vehicles, the safety belt buckle may false latch and expose the driver to unrestrained movement during a crash.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action
Owner notification began december 20, 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 1995-04-14
Description
The nuts attaching the rear axle bearing oil seal retainers and brake backing plates to the rear axle housing may be under- torqued causing these units to loosen or fall off.

Consequence
This condition can cause (1) oil leakage into the rear brake and onto the brake linings; (2) rear brake damage from the axle nutsfalling into the rear brake drums; or (3) separation of the rear wheel/axleshaft from the vehicle resulting in an increased potential for a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and retorque the rear axle bearing oil seal retainer nuts.

Notes
System: suspension; single axle; rear.vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicle.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact kia at 1-800-333-4kia.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.