Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V363000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V363000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles Includes 507,587 affected units, Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles
Defect Summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners. for model year 2011 sedona vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to verify the acu part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the acu connector and the vehicle harness connector. For all other affected vehicles, kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. the recall began september 28, 2018. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc165.