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KIA - Occupant detection system malfunction fmvss 208
Official notice
11 Mar 2021
Last checked
11 Mar 2021
An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Occupant detection system malfunction fmvss 208. 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. Published 2021-03-11.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
142
Recall number
SC207
Official notice
2021-03-11
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..
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