| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006087148 | Incident Date: Nov, 29 2006 |
| Consumer's City: HARPERS FERRY | Consumer's State: WV |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Kia Motors America |
| Model Name: OPTIMA | Model Year: 2006 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KNAGE123X65 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 30 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 30 2006 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while a passenger weighing 125 pounds was properly restrained in the front passenger seat, the advanced airbag sensor light would not illuminate, which indicated a lack of airbag protection. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who performed a diagnostic test, which did not produce any failure codes. the dealer referred to the vehicle owner's manual which indicated in some instances with lighter passengers, the advanced airbag system may not be active. the dealer determined the advanced airbag system was functioning accordingly to the manufacturer's specifications and all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. the manufacturer was alerted. |
