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2008 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	763296
Internal NHTSA #	10307433
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	08/02/10
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Indicator light for passenger seat air bag has irregular performance. Can't depend on operation of passenger side air bag. Have made 4 or 5 complaints with dealer and no resolution. Looking at internet it appears this is a problem with various model years on the kia optima and other models within the kia family. Would like to have resolution prior to having an accident with someone in the passenger seat and the air bag does not function.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	21
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LEXINGTON, SC
VIN pattern	KNAGE123885XXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
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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Type of child seat code
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2008 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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