NHTSA Recall 17V007000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V007000; Date: Jan. 6, 2017
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 KIA Optima
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Kia motors America (kia) has recalled one 2016 optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
How to Fix:
The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc143.
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: Jan 10, 2017
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