NHTSA Recall 22V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V031000; Date: Jan. 25, 2022
air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 KIA Forte; 2018 KIA Forte; 2017 KIA Forte Koup; 2017 KIA Sedona; 2018 KIA Sedona; 2019 KIA Sedona; 2017 KIA Soul; 2018 KIA Soul; 2019 KIA Soul; 2017 KIA Soul Ev; 2018 KIA Soul Ev; 2019 KIA Soul Ev
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America
Affected Units:: 410,619
Recall Summary:
kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 sedona, soul, soul ev, 2017-2018 forte, and 2017 forte koup vehicles. the air bag control unit (acu) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect the acu, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 21, 2022. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc226.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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