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Kia Sorento side curtain airbag may throw loose part

NHTSA campaign 17V784000 · Reported 2017-12-08 · Kia Motors America

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The danger only shows up during a crash, when a loose piece could hit someone inside; the notice does not restrict driving, but have the airbags replaced as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

These vehicles have side curtain airbags, the long airbags that drop down along the windows to protect your head in a side crash. A part inside them can come loose while the airbag is inflating. If that happens, the loose piece can fly into the cabin at high speed and strike someone. Kia is replacing both the driver and passenger side curtain airbags to fix it.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Sorento is affected. 2. Call a Kia dealer or Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 (recall SC159) to book the work. 3. Both side curtain airbags are replaced free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Kia Sorento

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Which Kia airbag recalls affect your car, and how serious? · all 8 Kia recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.