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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V014📅 Jan 17, 2012

2006–2008 Kia Optima & 2007–2008 Kia Rondo recall: airbag

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V014000
Manufacturer recall #
SC094
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
145,755
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Owner phone
1-800-333-4542
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 11, 2012
Built
Sep 29, 2005 – Jan 29, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V014 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V014?

2006–2008 Kia Optima & 2007–2008 Kia Rondo. 145,755 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Kia dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-333-4542.