2004-2005 Kia LD Spectra recall: air bags

Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 21, 2005. It covers about 73,641 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 73,641
reported: Sep 21, 2005
owners notified: Oct 31, 2005
related complaints: 3

Air bags

What is wrong: On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Risk: The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.

Recall number 05V431000

Affected vehicles

Kia LD Spectra 2004-2005 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about airbags problems.

2004 Kia LD Spectra 2005 Kia LD Spectra

Questions about recall 05V431000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Kia LD Spectra air bags?

Yes. Recall 05V431000, reported on September 21, 2005, covers about 73,641 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V431000?

Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may 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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