Recall 05V557000: Child Seat Anchor Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

KIA/Rio 2003-2005

MANUFACTURER: KIA Motors America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V557000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: December 09, 2005

COMPONENT: Child Seat

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 90865

SUMMARY:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.

CONSEQUENCE:
In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2006. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.

NOTES:
KIA recall No. SC057. 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.