Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's side air bag wire harness might be mis-routed, which could damage it. This could lead to the side air bag not deploying in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire harness is damaged, the side air bag might not work properly in a crash, which could increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
A Kia dealer will check and secure the wire harness properly. If it's damaged, they'll replace it at no cost to you, and you'll be notified starting in May 2001.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT CUSHION TILT MECHANISM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS COULD RESULT IN THE SIDE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE IT IN PLACE WITH A PLASTIC TIE-WRAP. IF THE WIRE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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