NHTSA recall 17V-007 (17V007000)
air bags recall reported January 6, 2017 - about 1 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V007000
- Also written as
- 17V-007
- Manufacturer number
- SC143
- Reported
- January 6, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~1
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-007 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.