| Issue ID | 1665522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11327687 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 06/06/20 |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. The contact stated that the air bag control module failed and the air bags warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags), and referred the contact to nhtsa for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 123000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A65E5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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