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DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #7 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #9 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #10 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #11 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #12 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #15 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #16 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #17 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.  

DEFECT #18 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER


Posted on: 2021-03-12
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.

Consequence
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.