Defect Description For Recall
Kia Motors America (Kia) Is Recalling Certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima And 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid And Sedona Vehicles. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
FORTE
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
18V363000
Component Description
Air BAGS: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Kia Will Notify Owners. 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. For All Other Affected Vehicles, Kia Will Instruct Dealers To Install The Extension Wire Harness Kit. The Recall Began September 28, 2018. Owners May Contact Kia Customer Service At 1-800-333-4542. Kia’S Number For This Recall Is Sc165.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20090224
End Of Manufacture
20120831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
507587
Date Owners Notified
20180928
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20180601
Make Campaign Number
SC165