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2008 Kia SORENTO Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	742268
Internal NHTSA #	10286757
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2008
File date	28/12/07
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sorento. The ocs misclassifies the presence of certain adult passengers based on a combination of their weight, stature, body shape and position on the seat cushion. As consequence the air bags may fail to deploy in a situation that warrants. The vehicle was taken to the dealership three times for the failure. The vehicle was repaired once according to service bulletin #10030366 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The repair did not remedy the failure. The current mileage was 7,321. The failure mileage was approximately 30.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ENCINO, CA
VIN pattern	KNDJD735485XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	25/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2008 Kia SORENTO Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Kia SORENTO Air Bags Frontal Sensor Control Module Problems, Complaints and Defects

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