Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Side Air Bag Wire Harness For The Driver Position Could Be Mis-Routed, Which Could Result In It Being Pinched Or Cut By The Seat Cushion Tilt Mechanism.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
OPTIMA
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V156000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
Damage To The Wire Harness Could Result In The Side Air Bag Not Deploying In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Check For Proper Routing Of The Side Air Bag Wire Harness And Secure It In Place With A Plastic Tie-Wrap. If The Wire Harness Is Damaged, It Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During May 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kia At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20001007
End Of Manufacture
20010320
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
16231
Date Owners Notified
20010511
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20010501
Make Campaign Number
SC020