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Recall 01V-156

KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 Kia Optima: Air bags (side/window).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-156
Reported
May 1, 2001
Vehicles affected
16,231 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles