Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V244000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V244000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 72,568 affected units, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 rio vehicles, manufactured from february 20, 2005, through december 9, 2007. The front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking. if sufficient cracking occurs, the occupant classification system (ocs) will cease to function such that the system will not be able to detect whether a child passenger is in the seat and the airbag will deploy during a crash necessitating deployment.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs seat sensor mat, free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2012. owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V244000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-05-31T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant classification system mat

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 72,568

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC097

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 rio vehicles, manufactured from february 20, 2005, through december 9, 2007. The front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking. if sufficient cracking occurs, the occupant classification system (ocs) will cease to function such that the system will not be able to detect whether a child passenger is in the seat and the airbag will deploy during a crash necessitating deployment.

Consequence Summary: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs seat sensor mat, free of charge. the recall began on july 26, 2012. owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V244000

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