Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V473000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V473000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 10,631 affected units, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kia is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 sorento passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2006 through november 27, 2007. the front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. the front passenger air bag is designed to be turned off in limited circumstances including when children and small adults are seated in the front passenger seat, there is a child restraint in that seat or the seat is not occupied. the vehicle's occupant classification system (ocs), which classifies the occupant in the front passenger seat, may misclassify an adult passenger as a child or child seat and improperly turn off the passenger side air bag. when the air bag is deactivated the "passenger air bag off" light will illuminate on the center instrument panel.

Corrective Action

Kia will update the programming in the sorento ocs control module at no charge. the recall remedy is currently available under service campaign sc076. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V473000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-09-07T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant classification system
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 10,631

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC076A
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 sorento passenger cars manufactured from june 15, 2006 through november 27, 2007. the front passenger air bag may be turned off when an adult is in the passenger seat. the front passenger air bag is designed to be turned off in limited circumstances including when children and small adults are seated in the front passenger seat, there is a child restraint in that seat or the seat is not occupied. the vehicle's occupant classification system (ocs), which classifies the occupant in the front passenger seat, may misclassify an adult passenger as a child or child seat and improperly turn off the passenger side air bag. when the air bag is deactivated the "passenger air bag off" light will illuminate on the center instrument panel.
Consequence Summary: The passenger side air bag is turned off when the ocs misclassifies an adult passenger. with the front passenger airbag off, the front passenger will not have the protection of the passenger air bags in some frontal collisions, thus increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action: Kia will update the programming in the sorento ocs control module at no charge. the recall remedy is currently available under service campaign sc076. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9xrr_pgq7~sest
NHTSA ID: 11V473000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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