2021 Kia Forte, Kia K5 and others recall: front passenger
Kia Motors America reported this safety recall on March 11, 2021. It covers about 142 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 142
- reported
- Mar 11, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 18, 2021
- related complaints
- 21
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Recall number 21V164000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 21 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 21V164000
Is there a recall on the 2021 Kia Forte, Kia K5 and others front passenger?
Yes. Recall 21V164000, reported on March 11, 2021, covers about 142 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V164000?
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
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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