NHTSA recall 16V-231 (16V231000)
air bags recall reported April 21, 2016 - about 17 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V231000
- Also written as
- 16V-231
- Manufacturer number
- SC131
- Reported
- April 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~17
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-231 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.