KIA SORENTO 2018: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V784000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | SORENTO | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-08 | 2017-12-11 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-05 - 2017-11-29
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC159
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2014
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.
If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.
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.
