NHTSA Recall 23V579000
NHTSA Campaign Id 23V579000; Date: Aug. 15, 2023
a detached air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2023 KIA Sorento
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Kia America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 50,517
Recall Summary:
kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 sorento vehicles. the air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
How to Fix:
dealers will inspect and replace the driver and front passenger sun visors, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 10, 2023. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc277.
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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