Kia 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.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the air bags frontal. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-231.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Kia Optima |
What changed
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