NHTSA recall 17V-784 (17V784000)
air bags recall reported December 8, 2017 - about 2,014 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V784000
- Also written as
- 17V-784
- Manufacturer number
- SC159
- Reported
- December 8, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,014
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
Why it is dangerous
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-784 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.