KNAFA1256V5279838

Available vehicle information

VIN
KNAFA1256V5279838
Make
Kia
Model year
1997
Country
South Korea
Record status
water damage

VIN structure

KNA WMI · FA1256 VDS · V5279838 VIS
WMI KNA World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS FA1256 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS V5279838 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code V Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code 5 Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Sephia
Model year 1997
Manufacturer KIA CORPORATION
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Displacement 1.8 L
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant city WHASUNG
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 02V216000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report received: 16/08/2002

Summary

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE MAY "FALSE LATCH" AND EXPOSE THE DRIVER TO UNRESTRAINED MOVEMENT DURING A CRASH.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

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About VIN KNAFA1256V5279838

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KNAFA1256V5279838 with a 1997 Kia. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and water damage as the record status.

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