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NHTSARecalled Apr 21, 2016 · #16V231000

Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes. If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.

Product details

Product
  • Air Bag Second Stage may not Inflate Properly
  • 2016 Kia Optima
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Kia
UPCs

What you should do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.

View the official CPSC notice