2006-2008 Kia Optima and Kia Rondo recall: frontal

Kia Motors Corporation reported this safety recall on January 17, 2012. It covers about 145,755 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 145,755
reported: Jan 17, 2012
owners notified: Jul 11, 2012
related complaints: 202

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong: Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1‑800‑333‑4542.

Recall number 12V014000

Affected vehicles

Kia Optima 2006-2008 2006 2007 2008
Kia Rondo 2007-2008 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 202 complaints about airbags problems.

2006 Kia Optima 2007 Kia Optima 2008 Kia Optima 2007 Kia Rondo 2008 Kia Rondo

Questions about recall 12V014000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Kia Optima and Kia Rondo frontal?

Yes. Recall 12V014000, reported on January 17, 2012, covers about 145,755 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V014000?

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center 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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