| Issue ID | 750655 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10294980 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 08/12/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia amanti. The air bag warning light consistently illuminated on the instrument control panel, which indicated that the passenger front air bag was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and the airbag system was replaced. However the repair did not remedy the failure. The current and failure mileages were 10106. Updated 1/4/10 *cn the consumer stated the dealer suggested that his wife carry extra weight in her lap or ride in the back seat. Updated 01/06/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10106 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GRANBUY, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNALD125875XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/04/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | VAN GRIFFITH KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 817-573-0400 |
| Dealer's city | GRANBURY |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76049 |