2006-2008 Kia Rio: Recall Alert - The Car Connection
Specifically, Kia documentation indicates that the occupant classification system (OCS) passenger seat sensor mat has a serpentine printed circuit “which can experience fatigue cracking over time as a result of repeated flexing during occupant use. Kia said that it has not received any reports of undesired airbag deployments or injuries related to this condition. What Kia will do. Kia will notify owners of 2006-2008 Rio vehicles to make an appointment to bring their car into a Kia dealer if the instrument panel airbag warning light is on. The dealer will then replace the front passenger seat OCS mat at no... Once Kia receives sufficient supplies of the OCS seat sensor mats, all owners of 2006-2008 Rio vehicles who did not bring their vehicles in for the recall repair as a result of the airbag warning light being on will be notified by first class mail... The Kia safety recall is expected to begin in July 2012. In the meantime, owners of 2006-2008 Kia Rio vehicles involved in the campaign with any questions or concerns may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Reference the Kia safety recall campaign No.... Source: www.thecarconnection.com
