In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227201-kia-optima-2016-recall-air-bags · Recall date June 1, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V007000
“KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 1, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227201-kia-optima-2016-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 17V007000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V007000).
The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V007000 — Kia Motors America KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a KIA OPTIMA (2016) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V007000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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