Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V431000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V431000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 73,641 affected units, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V431000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2005-09-21T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant classification system
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 73,641

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC-053
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Consequence Summary: The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may 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: 05V431000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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