Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V784000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V784000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 kia sorento vehicles Includes 2,014 affected units, Inflator Component may Detach During Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 kia sorento vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2018 kia sorento vehicles. the side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc159.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V784000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-12-08T00:00:00
Subject: Inflator component may detach during deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 2,014

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC159
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2018 kia sorento vehicles. the side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Consequence Summary: If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. the recall began on december 18, 2017. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc159.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 95.03

Metadata

SID: row-q3ht-qtte-ax2c
NHTSA ID: 17V784000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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