SC143 – Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate – 2016 Kia Optima

Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V007

Manufacturer  Kia Motors America

Components  AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected  1

Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

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.

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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