NHTSA Complaint #11636456 — 2015 KIA OPTIMA SEAT BELTS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11636456
Vehicle	2015 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	December 20, 2024
Date Filed	January 17, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The issue concerns the rear center seatbelt used to secure infants and small children. The seat's "racketing" restraint did not disengage when the belt was unbuckled. My child became trapped and I had to cut the seat belt with scissors to get him out.

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