Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V164000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V164000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2021 telluride, k5, and forte vehicles Includes 142 affected units, Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2021 telluride, k5, and forte vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021 telluride, k5, and forte vehicles. The occupant classification and detection system (ocs/ods) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs/ods unit, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc207.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V164000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2021-03-11T00:00:00

Subject: Occupant detection system malfunction/fmvss 208

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 142

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC207

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021 telluride, k5, and forte vehicles. The occupant classification and detection system (ocs/ods) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

Corrective Action: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs/ods unit, free of charge. the recall began march 18, 2021. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc207.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 97.18

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NHTSA ID: 21V164000

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