2001 Kia Optima recall: side/window
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 1, 2001. It covers about 16,231 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,231
- reported
- May 1, 2001
- owners notified
- May 11, 2001
- related complaints
- 27
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The side air bag wire harness for the driver position could be mis-routed, which could result in it being pinched or cut by the seat cushion tilt mechanism.
- Risk
- Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. If the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 01V156000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 01V156000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Kia Optima side/window?
Yes. Recall 01V156000, reported on May 1, 2001, covers about 16,231 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V156000?
Dealers will check for proper routing of the side air bag wire harness and secure it in place with a plastic tie-wrap. If the wire harness is damaged, it will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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