# 2002 KIA RIO — SEAT BELTS
> NHTSA complaint `391898` · 2003-01-31 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** RIO
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT JAMMED SO TIGHT THAT THE PLASTIC AROUND IT SHATTERED AND PIECES HIT THE DRIVER.  AFTER THAT OCCURRED THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.   THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.  *AK  *NLM
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