Kia Forte Air Bag Recall

Kia has announced that 142 vehicles have been affected by a Air Bag recall.

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, Occupant Crash Protection.""

In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

Kia Forte Recall Air Bag

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

Check Kia Forte Recalls by VIN

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Where and How to Get Your Kia Forte Air Bag Recall Fixed

Asbury Automotive Group is a Fortune 500 dealer group with dealerships all over the United States. All of our Kia dealers will diagnose the Kia Forte Air Bag recall and fix it free of charge in accordance with Kia OEM guidelines and instructions.

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