How many recalls does the 2006 KIA RIO have?

The 2006 KIA RIO has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2006 KIA RIO?

The most recent recall was issued on May 31, 2012 and relates to the air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive system.

Is the 2006 KIA RIO affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2006 KIA RIO.

2006 KIA RIO Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

May 31, 2012

2006–2008 KIA RIONHTSA Campaign #12V244000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT.

Safety Risk

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD.

Remedy

KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.

72,568 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC097

2006 KIA RIO Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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