NHTSA Recall 12V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V014000; Date: Jan. 17, 2012
If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 KIA Optima; 2007 KIA Optima; 2008 KIA Optima; 2007 KIA Rondo; 2008 KIA Rondo
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Kia Motors Corporation
Affected Units:: 145,755
Recall Summary:
Kia motors America, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from September 29, 2005, through January 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from September 13, 2006, through March 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall Notes:
Kia's recall campaign number is sc094. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 11, 2012
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