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2004 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1016150
Internal NHTSA #	10547472
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	28/11/07
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The air bag light illuminates on the cluster panel, the code shows that there is "high resistance" in the driver seat air bag. This issue was fixed while vehicle was under warranty but continues to show up. I was told i can replace the seat and it would correct the issue but i picked one up at a junk yard that had the same issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	20000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ACTON, MA
VIN pattern	KNAGD128645XXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
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2004 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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