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

Issue ID	610966
Internal NHTSA #	10174859
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	30/11/06
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dt*: the contact stated while a passenger weighing 125 pounds was properly restrained in the front passenger seat, the advanced airbag sensor light would not illuminate, which indicated a lack of airbag protection. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who performed a diagnostic test, which did not produce any failure codes. The dealer referred to the vehicle owner's manual which indicated in some instances with lighter passengers, the advanced airbag system may not be active. The dealer determined the advanced airbag system was functioning accordingly to the manufacturer's specifications and all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. The manufacturer was alerted.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	4000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	HARPERS FERRY, WV
VIN pattern	KNAGE123X65XXXXXX
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?
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No. of fatalities
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
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Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	BILL BAISEY KIA AND AUTOMOTIVE
Dealer's telephone number	301-696-1200
Dealer's city	FREDERICK
Dealer's state code	MD
Dealer's ZIP code	21704

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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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