Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
The Occupant Detection System (ODS) in your Sedona uses a wiring harness under the front passenger seat to know if someone is sitting there. Over time, this wiring harness can break if the seat is occupied by a child in a car seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, the airbag could deploy when it shouldn't, putting a child in the front seat at risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will either remove the wire harness clip to prevent it from breaking or replace the entire front passenger seat cushion if it's already damaged. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Sedona vehicles equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. Over time, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) wiring harness located underneath the front passenger seat may break from the seat being occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a child is in a child seat in the front seat, a broken ODS wiring harness will not prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the wire harness clip to prevent the wiring harness from breaking. If the harness is found damaged, the front passenger seat cushion will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC175.
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