KIA MOTOR TELLURIDE 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
| Make : KIA MOTOR | Model : TELLURIDE | Year : 2021 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V164000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-03-18 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-03-11 | Date Added to Database: 2021-03-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC207 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 142 | ||
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Summary:
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System "OCS/ODS" unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child. |
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Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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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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