Kia America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kia America, Inc. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 1, 2001

(Campaign #: SC020)

KIA/SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS FOR THE DRIVER POSITION COULD BE MIS-ROUTED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN IT BEING PINCHED OR CUT BY THE SEAT CUSHION TILT MECHANISM.

NHTSA ID: 01V156000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 16,231

Consequence Summary:

DAMAGE TO THE WIRE HARNESS COULD RESULT IN THE SIDE AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE IT IN PLACE WITH A PLASTIC TIE-WRAP. IF THE WIRE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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