The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12V014000·Announced 2012-01-17

Kia Recalls Optima and Rondo Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

Kia is recalling 2006-2008 Optima and 2007-2008 Rondo vehicles because the driver's air bag may not deploy in a crash due to a damaged clock spring.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag non-deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors Corporation 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 recall involves approximately 145,755 vehicles.

The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. If this assembly becomes damaged, the driver's air bag electrical circuit may experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy. If the air bag does not deploy in the event of a crash, it will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

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 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA OPTIMA, RONDO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / SRS
Hazard
Affected units
145,755

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • OPTIMA
  • RONDO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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