Side/window Air Bag problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

The dashboard on this year vehicle starts to curl and is heading towards the passenger side airbag which may pop and cause injuries or fatalities. The dashboard also breaks the plastic vents which then does not distribute the air on the defroster properly which then could also cause fatalities or injuries.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Dashboard has come apart. Also, seals around airbag on passenger's side has lifted up, exposing parts underneath. Heater vent on dash has cracked, causing heater to become inoperative.


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