Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle.
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL OVERVIEW: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY FALSE LATCH AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL TITLE: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL DATE: 2002-08-16
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V216000
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL MANUFACTURER : KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL COMPONENT(S) AFFECTED: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1997 KIA SPORTAGE NHTSA RECALL - POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 189706
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
1997 KIA SPORTAGE Recall 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).
