NHTSA Complaint #10503002 — 2004 KIA OPTIMA

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10503002
Vehicle	2004 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	March 9, 2013
Date Filed	March 14, 2013
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000. *TR UPDATED 03/27/13*LJ UPDATED 05/09/2013 *JS

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