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VehicleJan 17, 2012145,755 affected

Kia recall: Air bags

What is wrong

Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.

What could happen

If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

The fix

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
12V014000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Kia Motors Corporation
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 17, 2012
Owners notified
Jul 11, 2012
Vehicles or items affected
145,755
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Sep 29, 2005 to Jan 29, 2008
Part
Air bags › Frontal
Maker's own recall number
SC094

Notes

Kia's recall campaign number is sc094.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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