Side/window Air Bag Problems of Kia Motor Telluride

My vehicle has an active supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag dashboard warning light. A professional diagnostic scan has confirmed the active fault code: b143100 - "side airbag rear driver resistance circuit short to ground this exact physical failure matches the known manufacturing defect detailed in NHTSA campaign 23v-035 (kia recall code sc262). While my specific VIN does not currently show up as part of the official recall population, the vehicle is suffering from the identical manufacturing defect and active short, resulting in a disabled passenger safety system.

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The contact owns a 2024 kia Telluride. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear window independently fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. The window was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 8,400.

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