| Issue ID | 864095 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10407124 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/06/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light was illuminated. The contact had the front passenger seat replaced due to a faulty air bag sensor in the front passenger seat. One month after the repairs, the air bag sensor malfunctioned a second time. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further diagnostics or repairs. The contact was concerned that the passenger side air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The failure mileage was 78,152. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78152 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HARRISON, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNADE123166XXXXXX |
| 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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