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2009 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1299496
Internal NHTSA #	10885306
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2009
File date	15/07/16
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Seatbelt light is on. Dealer says it's a clock spring that's not under my warranty or extended warranty and will cost $335. 00 on top of the $84. 00 i paid for diagnosis. It appears there have been several complaints on 2009's and there was a recall on 2008's for this problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WABASH, IN
VIN pattern	KNAGE228095XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 KIA OPTIMA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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