Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V014000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 145,755 affected units, AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. the clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. if the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 11, 2012. owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V014000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-01-17T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag clock spring assembly

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 145,755

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC094

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. the clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. if the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.

Consequence Summary: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on july 11, 2012. owners may contact kia customer assistance center 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: 12V014000

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Created At: 1742808662

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