NHTSA Recall 05V431000: Air bags
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73,641 vehicles. It affects 2004–2005 Kia Ld Spectra.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V431000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC-053 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | September 21, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Safety risk
The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front AIRBAG or side impact AIRBAG to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ECU) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. The recall began on october 31, 2005. Owners may contact KIA at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
KIA recall no. Sc-053.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V431000
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.