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Recall 17V-007

Kia Motors America recalled the 2016 Kia Optima: Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-007
Reported
January 6, 2017
Vehicles affected
1 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

The risk

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

The fix

The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-[removed]. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles