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

Issue ID	612932
Internal NHTSA #	10176400
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	Tl*- the contact stated he purchase a 2006 kia optima on 11/30/06, with 377 miles on the vehicle at purchase. The contact states that after purchasing the vehicle he notice that passenger side airbag sensor light would not turn off. The contact states that while no one is in passenger seat the light stays on and the airbag is off. The contact stated that while someone is in passenger seat the airbag light continues to stay on. He said that the airbag is malfunctioning. The contact states that he has informed dealership of the problem and they ordered the part. The contact stated that the dealership contacted him and told him to bring vehicle in today even though the part will not be in until after christmas. The contact stated that dealership has ordered the padding for the cushion on the passenger seat. The contact stated this is a safety issue and nhtsa should know about this problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	450
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	CASSVILLE, GA
VIN pattern	KNAGE123965XXXXXX
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	30/11/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Dealer's name	TERRY REID KIA OF CATERSVILLE
Dealer's telephone number	770-386-8400
Dealer's city	CARTERSVILLE
Dealer's state code	GA
Dealer's ZIP code	30120

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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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