NHTSA Recall 18V363000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V363000; Date: Jun. 1, 2018
if the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 KIA Forte; 2011 KIA Forte; 2012 KIA Forte; 2013 KIA Forte; 2010 KIA Forte Koup; 2011 KIA Forte Koup; 2012 KIA Forte Koup; 2013 KIA Forte Koup; 2011 KIA Optima; 2012 KIA Optima; 2013 KIA Optima; 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid; 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid; 2011 KIA Sedona; 2012 KIA Sedona
Component: Air Bags: Air Bag Control Module
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 507,587
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 kia forte, forte koup, 2011-2013 kia optima and 2011-2012 kia optima hybrid and sedona vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
How to Fix:
the remedy for this recall is still under development. the recall is planned to begin on july 27, 2018. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc165.
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.
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