Kia Sorento: Side/window

Date

Dec. 8, 2017

Filed by

Kia Motors America

Vehicles

Kia Sorento (2018)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2018 Kia Sorento vehicles. The side curtain air bags on these vehicles have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Potentially affected

2014

What can happen

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver and passenger side curtain air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC159.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Dec. 18, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

SC159

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V784000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.