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2008 KIA RONDO Air Bags Frontal Recall


NHTSA Recall #	90946
NHTSA Compaign #	12V014000
MFG Compaign #	SC094
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	RONDO
Model Year	2008
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of notification	11/07/12
Begin date of manufacuring	13/09/06
End date of manufacturing	21/03/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	17/01/12
Report created	17/01/12
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Estimated number of affected units	145755
Defect summary	Kia motors america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 kia optima vehicles manufactured from september 29, 2005, through january 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 kia rondo vehicles manufactured from september 13, 2006, through march 21, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. If the clock spring contact assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Consequence summary	If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Corrective action	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's air bag clock spring contact assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 11, 2012. Owners may contact kia customer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.
Recall notes	Kia's recall campaign number is sc094. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov .

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2008 KIA RONDO Air Bags Frontal Recall

2008 KIA RONDO Air Bags Frontal Recall

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