| Issue ID | 903614 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10445421 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/07/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the horn was defective. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 61,000. Updated 02/06/12*bf the consumer stated the air bag light has illuminated on and off since the vehicle was purchased in 2077. In the last two years the light remained illuminated permanently. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but only a temporary fix was made. The consumer went back to the dealer to have the problem addressed, only to be told, the cost would be $800. 00. The consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the air bag, but was told, the vehicle was not included. Updated 02/10/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ASPORIA, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNADE123066XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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