AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Published June 5, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 1, 2018
What's the hazard
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
What to do
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 KIA FORTE | 2011 KIA SEDONA | 2011 KIA OPTIMA | 2011 KIA FORTE | 2012 KIA FORTE | 2012 KIA SEDONA | 2012 KIA OPTIMA | 2013 KIA FORTE | 2013 KIA OPTIMA | 2011 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2012 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2010 KIA FORTE KOUP | 2011 KIA FORTE KOUP
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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