NHTSA recall 01V156000
Air bags › Side/window
KIA Optima
Reported May 1, 200116,231 vehicles affectedKIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number SC020Built Oct 7, 2000 – Mar 20, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.
The 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.