2021 KIA FORTE RECALL - #21V164000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : SENSOR : OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION : FRONT PASSENGER
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 KIA FORTE |
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| Manufacturer |
Kia Motors America |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Kia Motors America |
| Owners Notified on |
3/18/2021 |
| # Affected |
142 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER |
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| Description |
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child. |
| Corrective action |
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2021 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 KIA FORTE Recall for AIR BAGS, AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
2021 KIA FORTE Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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