In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module

Date Announced

JAN 06, 2017

Vehicles Affected

1

Kia Recall #

SC143

NHTSA Campaign #

17V007000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (7)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Acknowledgement