Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V109000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V109000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2018 sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats Includes 94,389 affected units, Occupant Detection System Wire Harness May Break, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2018 sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. over time, the occupant detection system (ods) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. if the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc175.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V109000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-02-19T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant detection system wire harness may break
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 94,389

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC175
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. over time, the occupant detection system (ods) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Consequence Summary: If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ods wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. if the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began march 19, 2019. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc175.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 59.25

Metadata

SID: row-t3m4~2eb3.6he6
NHTSA ID: 19V109000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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