Kia Optima recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kia America, Inc. recalls 2016 Kia Optima

Recall number

16V231000

Brand / firm

Kia

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17 units

Why it was recalled

If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.

What was recalled

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.