NHTSA Recall 01V156000: Air bags: side/window
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,231 vehicles. It affects 2001 Kia Optima.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V156000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC020 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | May 1, 2001 |
| Owner notification | May 11, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Damage to the wire harness could result in the side air bag not deploying in an accident.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V156000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Kia Optima | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.