NHTSA recall 21V-164: Air Bags

Kia Motors America · Reported March 11, 2021 · 3 affected model years

Air Bags recall

21V-164
March 11, 2021 · Kia Motors America
Problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V164000
ManufacturerKia Motors America
Report dateMarch 11, 2021
ComponentAir Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Kia Telluride5 recalls total2021 Kia K56 recalls total2021 Kia Forte2 recalls total

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