2016 Kia Optima — Air bags: frontal
Published April 21, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 21, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V231000, published April 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Kia America, Inc.; 2016 Kia Optima — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- OPTIMA
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 KIA OPTIMA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Kia Optima — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V231000 on April 21, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: KIA. Model: OPTIMA.