Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V007000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) has recalled one 2016 optima vehicle. in this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

The affected vehicle was remedied on january 10, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc143.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V007000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-01-06T00:00:00

Subject: Driver air bag may not fully inflate

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC143

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) has recalled one 2016 optima vehicle. in this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: The affected vehicle was remedied on january 10, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc143.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

SID: row-iwt7~4vrt-85p7

NHTSA ID: 17V007000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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