Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V231000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V231000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 10, 2015, to february 12, 2016 Includes 17 affected units, Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 10, 2015, to february 12, 2016
Defect Summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured november 10, 2015, to february 12, 2016. in these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall began on may 6, 2016. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc131.