NHTSA Recall # | 126039 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V007000 |
MFG Compaign # | SC143 |
Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Supplier | KIA |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
Date of notification | 10/01/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 28/08/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/08/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 06/01/17 |
Report created | 10/01/17 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1 |
Defect summary | Kia motors america (kia) has recalled one 2016 optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. |
Corrective action | The affected vehicle was remedied on january 10, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc143. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |