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2006 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	609768
Internal NHTSA #	10173924
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	15/11/06
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I just purchased a 2006. 5 kia optima. My concern is when my wife sits in the passenger seat; the air bag does not arm. Kia states that the new standard (nhtsa) states that one must be over 130 lbs. If true, i find that unacceptable. There is no statements within the owners manual or is there a placard on the dashboard warning one must be over 130 lbs. Should i have an accident, who is liable, you or kia. Please let me know the rules, the law and if this is so, what individual, felt individual less than 130 lbs do not deserve that safety feature. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	15
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HARPERS FERRY, WV
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	31/10/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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2006 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

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