NHTSA recall 17V007000
Air Bags · Kia America, Inc.
January 6, 2017report date
1units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
The fix: The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Kia Optima.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V007000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.