Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver’s frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
Kia America – Driver Air Bag may not Fully Inflate
| Report Received Date | 01/06/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V007000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143. |
| Recall Code | SC143 |
| Potentially Affected | 1 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V007000) |
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