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March 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V164000
Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V164
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 142
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC207.
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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