2016 Kia Optima Recall
Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Side: Inflator Module
Issued June 1, 2017 · Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
- Affected model years
- 2016
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Report received
- June 1, 2017
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.