Defect Description For Recall
Kia Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2008 Rio Vehicles, Manufactured From February 20, 2005, Through December 9, 2007. The Front Passenger Seat Occupant Sensor Mat Can Experience Fatigue Cracking. If Sufficient Cracking Occurs, The Occupant Classification System (Ocs) Will Cease To FunCTIon Such That The System Will Not Be Able To Detect Whether A Child Passenger Is In The Seat And The Airbag Will Deploy During A Crash Necessitating Deployment.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
RIO
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
12V244000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
Air Bag Deployment With A Child In The Front Passenger Side Seat Increases The Risk Of Injury To That Child.
Fix Defect
Kia Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Ocs Seat Sensor Mat, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 26, 2012. Owners May Contact Kia Consumer Assistance Center At 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
72568
Date Owners Notified
20120726
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20120531
Make Campaign Number
SC097