2016 Kia Optima Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V231000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC131
Manufactured Begin Date: November 10th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: February 12th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 6th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
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.