REC-000788

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2018–2019 KIA OPTIMA

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Kia Motors Australia

Recall date: 11 August 2019

Defect

Due to an error in the Frontal Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) software, the braking assist function may fail when the vehicle approaches a stationary vehicle.

Hazard

If the FCA fails to recognise a stationary vehicle, the braking assist may not activate during a frontal collision, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their nearest Kia Motors Australia dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle. For more information, consumers should contact Kia Motors Australia on 13 15 42.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Kia Motors Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000788

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