Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
There's a wire under your Sedona's front passenger seat that helps the airbag system work properly. Over time, this wire can break if the seat is occupied, especially with a child seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire breaks and a child is in a child seat, the airbag might deploy even when it shouldn't, which could harm the child in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will fix the issue for you – they'll secure the wire so it doesn't break, and if it's already damaged, they'll replace the front passenger seat cushion at no cost to you.
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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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