GULF STREAM SEDONA 2011: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : SEDONA | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 2010-08-12 - 2012-08-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V363000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-09-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-06-01 | Date Added to Database: 2018-06-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC165 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 507587 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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