(NewsNation) — Kia is recalling more than 6,000 vehicles over a seatbelt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, federal regulators announced last week.The recall applies to certain 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 24 to May 12, 2026, according to a recall notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Target recalls baby wipes over potential bacterial contamination AdvertisementAdvertisement"The driver seat belt emergency locking retractor may lock, causing the seat belt strap not to extend," the NHTSA warned. "A seat belt strap that does not extend can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury."An "incorrect vehicle sensor" installed in certain driver seat assemblies causes the issue. Dealers will replace the seatbelt assembly at no cost to remedy the issue. Security cameras sold on Amazon recalled over fire hazard: CPSC Owner notification letters will be sent out on July 31, 2026. For questions, owners can contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. The recall number is SC372.AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to NewsNation.
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