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August 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V560000
Headliner Plate Detachment
A plate that detaches during a crash may strike an occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V560
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 257,998
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Optima vehicles. The right and left headliner plates may not be secured properly, which can result in the plates detaching in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will secure the headliner plates, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC245.
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.