# 1998 KIA SPORTAGE — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `196075` · 2000-02-07 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
WHEN CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR CRASH SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAME UNHOOKED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL.  PROBLEM  HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER.  VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER INFORMAITON.  *AK
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