Kia, the Korean vehicle producer, has recalled greater than 10,000 automobiles within the U.S. as a consequence of security considerations relating to defective airbags.

The corporate filed a recall report earlier this week which stated that the automobiles' Airbag Management Unit might are available in contact with a reminiscence chip on the autos' circuit board which might in flip have an effect on the electrical models that management the airbag's deployment.

"Circuit injury might end in deactivated airbags that won't deploy in a crash," the report acknowledged.

The problem was first reported in Korea final July.

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Korean automobile producer Kia has recalled over 410,000 automobiles within the U.S. as a consequence of probably defective airbags. Affected homeowners can have their automobiles inspected, and the airbag system up to date or changed freed from cost at any Kia dealership. John Keeble/Getty Photographs

Which Fashions Are Being Recalled?

The Kia recall will have an effect on drivers who personal any of the next fashions:

  • 2017 Kia Forte Koup
  • 2017-2018 Kia Forte
  • 2017-2019 Kia Sedona
  • 2017-2019 Kia Soul
  • 2017-2019 electrical Kia Soul

Homeowners affected will see a warning gentle seem on their dashboard notifying them of the potential for defective airbags.

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CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 06, 2014: Kia introduces the Soul electrical automobile on the Chicago Auto Present on February 6, 2014. The Kia Soul is one among quite a lot of fashions which has seen itself affected by the recall. Scott Olson/Getty Photographs

How Does the Recall Course of Work?

These affected can go to their native Kia dealership to resolve any points.

After an inspection flags defects, Kia will both replace or substitute the airbag system freed from cost.

Kia will even refund prices of earlier associated repairs homeowners might have needed to pay for.

The automobile producer has obtained 13 buyer complaints relating to the airbag difficulty, and an extra 947 guarantee claims have been lodged.

No crashes, accidents, deaths, or fires associated to the airbag difficulty have been reported.

Homeowners of the affected automobiles are anticipated to obtain written notification from Kia warning of the difficulty, and also can contact Kia customer support at 1-800-333-4542.

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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 21, 2008: Actress Han Ji-Min attends motor firm KIA Motors new automobile Forte launching occasion at KIA Motors Retailer in Seoul, South Korea. The 2017 Kia Forte Koup, and the 2017-2018 Kia Forte are among the many fashions recalled by Kia this week as a consequence of security considerations over defective airbag methods. Han Myung-Gu/WireImage/Getty Photographs