NHTSA Recall 16V231000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V231000; Date: Apr. 21, 2016
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Optima
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
Kia motors America (kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 kia optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.
How to Fix:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on may 6, 2016. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc131.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 6, 2016
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