| Issue ID | 872376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10416299 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/05/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia optima. The contact stated after purchasing the vehicle the air bag light came on indicating a faulty air bag module. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the entire wiring harness and air bag module. The contact stated after the vehicle was repaired the air bag light came on again. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated they could not remedy the failure. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the faulty air bag. The failure mileage was 61,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MUSCATINE, IA |
| VIN pattern | KNAGE123775XXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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