KIA K5 2021: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V164000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | K5 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-03-18 | 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC207
Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 142
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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."
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.
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.
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.
