Kia 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.
The short version
Kia Motors America reported a problem with the air bags air bag/restraint control module. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
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, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-363.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | Kia Forte |
| 2010–2013 | Kia Forte Koup |
| 2011–2013 | Kia Optima |
| 2011–2012 | Kia Sedona |
What changed
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