2006 Kia Rio | 2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Kia Rio — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Published May 31, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 31, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V244000, published May 31, 2012. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2006 Kia Rio | 2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Kia Rio — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.
What's the hazard
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT.
What to do
KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- RIO
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2006 KIA RIO | 2007 KIA RIO | 2008 KIA RIO
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Kia Rio | 2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Kia Rio — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V244000 on May 31, 2012. Reported hazard: KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT.
What should I do if I have this product?
KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: RIO.