CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Borrego vehicles. The headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
- Risk
- A headliner plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC286.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The headliner plates on certain vehicles may not be secured properly. During a side curtain airbag deployment, these plates can detach from the roof.
A detached headliner plate may strike an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Owners should not wait for a problem to appear, since the defect is tied to a crash event.
Dealers will secure the headliner plates free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 30, 2023. You can contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 with questions, and you can check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Borrego | 200920102011201220132014 |
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