Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V156000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V156000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 16,231 affected units, KIA/SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the side air bag wire harness for the driver position could be mis-routed, which could result in it being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. if the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V156000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-05-01T00:00:00

Subject: Kia/side air bag wire harness

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 16,231

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC020

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the side air bag wire harness for the driver position could be mis-routed, which could result in it being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism.

Consequence Summary: Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. if the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V156000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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