| Issue ID | 849050 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390197 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/07/04 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2004 kia sedona has had an "air bag" light on the dash for some time. It happened while it was in the original warranty period, but the dealer did not have the parts necessary to complete the repair. He said they would order them and call me when they arrived. After several weeks with no call we went back to the dealer and were told that since we did not come back, they thought we no longer needed the parts and used them on someone else's vehicle. We protested and told them to get them again. When they arrived, we went back to get the repairs done. At this time, we were told that the warranty had expired and the extended warranty would not cover it and the cost would be several hundred dollars. The extended "bumper to bumper" warranty from zurich american cost $1,000. 00 and was totally a waste of money. The van was in warranty when the problem was first reported. A call to kia produced nothing. They said that it was up to the dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARUTHERSVILLE, MO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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