NHTSA Campaign 17V007000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 17V007000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported June 1, 2017
Vehicles covered by 17V007000 (1)
Kia (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V007000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.