2005 KIA Optima

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0 Recalls for 2005 KIA Optima

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 KIA Optima

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2011-05-12 airbag

142 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 KIA Optima

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Date Component  
2017-06-22 AIR BAGS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11000725
2017-06-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10993523
2017-08-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11015035
2018-11-16 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11151911
2018-01-02 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11058053
2017-09-16 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11023810
2016-07-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10888798
2016-05-05 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10863486
2016-04-11 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10854924
2016-01-29 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10822983
2015-12-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10817234
2015-10-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10779855
2015-09-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10762553
2015-07-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10733620
2015-07-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10734045
2015-07-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10735285
2015-06-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10723113
2015-04-30 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10713880
2015-05-12 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10715943
2015-05-12 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10715940
2015-03-17 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10694950
2014-11-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10661055
2014-11-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10654169
2014-09-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10633816
2014-08-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10618806
2014-05-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10595005
2014-04-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10583289
2014-04-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10578414
2014-03-31 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10575582
2014-01-28 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10561806
2014-01-16 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10560215
2014-01-15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10560045
2013-11-27 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10553989
2013-11-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10551454
2013-11-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10552323
2013-11-15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10552489
2013-08-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10534342
2013-07-25 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10531748
2013-07-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10531899
2013-07-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10532488
2013-05-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SEATS
ODI Number: 10512223
2013-05-15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10512148
2013-05-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10511065
2013-04-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10509648
2013-02-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10500055
2013-02-07 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10496775
2013-02-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10498151
2013-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10494879
2013-01-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10494680
2012-12-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10487566
2012-09-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10473898
2012-06-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10461389
2012-06-06 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10460765
2012-05-14 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10458433
2012-03-14 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10451664
2012-02-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10447687
2012-02-06 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10446769
2012-01-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10442657
2011-12-22 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10440976
2011-12-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10440412
2011-10-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10432365
2011-09-26 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10427154
2011-09-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10425917
2011-08-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10421428
2011-08-23 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10421242
2011-08-23 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10421175
2011-07-26 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10415266
2011-07-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10414530
2011-07-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10413340
2011-07-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10412373
2011-07-05 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10410442
2011-07-11 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10411716
2011-06-13 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10406152
2011-06-17 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10407217
2011-06-15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10407014
2011-06-03 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10404339
2011-05-24 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10402506
2011-06-05 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10404530
2011-05-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10400648
2011-05-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10400632
2011-04-11 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10395520
2011-03-28 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10393067
2011-03-29 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10393590
2011-02-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10381709
2010-12-20 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10371770
2010-12-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10371140
2010-12-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10372244
2010-12-29 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10373308
2010-10-30 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10363025
2010-10-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10359191
2010-09-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10358084
2010-09-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10358083
2010-08-12 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10348934
2010-08-02 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10346809
2010-08-06 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10347817
2010-05-26 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10332384
2010-05-21 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10331527
2010-04-19 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10326292
2010-04-06 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10324034
2010-02-24 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10313547
2010-02-16 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10310988
2010-02-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10306126
2010-01-26 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10302341
2010-01-27 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10302461
2010-01-08 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10298705
2009-11-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10293368
2009-11-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10291980
2009-09-15 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10284084
2009-08-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10281591
2009-08-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10281254
2009-07-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ODI Number: 10277107
2009-06-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10273924
2009-06-23 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10274752
2009-06-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10274203
2009-05-22 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10269665
2009-04-27 STEERING | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10266860
2009-03-25 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 10263053
2009-04-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10264212
2009-02-04 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10257452
2009-01-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10254698
2009-01-26 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10256317
2008-10-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10246082
2008-09-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10241829
2008-08-28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10240119
2008-08-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10239911
2008-08-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10239909
2008-07-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10232961
2008-07-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10234950
2008-04-15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10225108
2008-04-09 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10223832
2008-03-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10220721
2008-02-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10218584
2007-12-14 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10211927
2006-10-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10169716
2006-09-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10168515
2006-10-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10170330
2006-08-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10166218
2005-12-20 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10145702
2005-09-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10135179
2005-10-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10136032
2005-07-25 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10130003
2011-02-09 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10381300
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0 Investigations for 2005 KIA Optima

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

27 Service Alerts for 2005 KIA Optima

Date Description
2016-04-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

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2016-04-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

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2021-09-13 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

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2021-09-13 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

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2016-04-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-04-24 100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ

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2018-03-02 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

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2004-12-01 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

ENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT

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2016-11-04 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2016-11-04 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-01-18 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

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2017-01-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

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2007-11-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO AN ENGINE HESITATION OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) FOR P0123 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR / SWITCH (A) CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT). *NJ

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2006-04-01 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) RELATED TO THE CANISTER CLOSE VALVE AND/OR EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM. *TT

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2005-01-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT

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2007-01-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB

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2010-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

KIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND IN A CIRCUIT ONLY INTENDED FOR TESTING PURPOSES MAY C

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2010-01-01 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

KIA: ECM UPGRADE-DTC P0130 AND P0150 ON 2.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMI

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2010-01-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

KIA: ECM UPGRADE-DTC P0130 AND P0150 ON 2.7L ENGINE EQUIPPED. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A ECM SOFTWARE UPGRADE OF SOME MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMI

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2005-10-01 015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

POWER STEERING FLUID UPDATE. *TT

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2005-10-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

HESITATION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER AN INITIAL COLD START. ECM REPROGRAMMING/UPGRADE. *TT

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2005-01-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT

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2004-01-01 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

NEW NAME & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EVAP CANISTER VENT FILTER. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT

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2008-08-28 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2008-08-28 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2008-08-28 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE

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2007-09-01 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SUPPLEMENT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR B1378 AND B1382. *NJ

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