LX 4dr Hatchback
2018 Kia Forte Recuerda

NHTSA ID DE CAMPAÑA: 22V031000
RECUERDA LA FECHA: 2022-01-26

RESUMEN

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

CONSECUENCIAS

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

REMEDIO

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.