2016 Kia Optima recall: inflator module
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on January 6, 2017. It covers about 1 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1
- reported
- Jan 6, 2017
- owners notified
- Jan 10, 2017
- related complaints
- 24
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V007000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Optima 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V007000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Kia Optima inflator module?
Yes. Recall 17V007000, reported on January 6, 2017, covers about 1 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V007000?
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.
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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