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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A 2016 Kia Optima may have a driver's frontal airbag inflator with an end seal that was not properly installed. If this happened, the airbag could inflate with less force than intended during a crash.
An airbag that does not fully inflate raises the risk of injury to the driver in a collision. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering your VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup site, and contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions about this recall.
The repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer. According to the notice, the affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017, so owners should still check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Optima | 2016 |
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