Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23V579000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23V579000 by Kia America, Inc.. Affecting 2023 sorento vehicles Includes 50,517 affected units, Air Bag Warning Labels May Detach/FMVSS 208, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2023 sorento vehicles

Defect Summary

Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sorento vehicles. the air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 10, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc277.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23V579000

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2023-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag warning labels may detach/fmvss 208

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 50,517

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC277

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sorento vehicles. the air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Consequence Summary: A detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 10, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc277.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 78.86

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