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Kia Recalling 260K Sedans Due To Faulty Ceiling Plates That Can Detach, Hit Drivers

More than 250,000 older-model Kia sedans are being recalled across the country due to malfunctioning plates in the ceiling of the vehicles that can be dislodged if a side airbag inflates in a crash.

Kia announced a recall of nearly 260,000 vehicles.

Kia announced a recall of nearly 260,000 vehicles.

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Officials announced that certain 2012 and 2013 Kia Optimas are subject to the recall, which the automaker said was caused by improperly secured plates on both sides of the vehicle that could potentially strike drivers or passengers.

There has been one reported injury due to the malfunction, according to Kia.

To rectify the issue, Kia will be putting industrial-grade tape over the plates to help secure them, according to documents posted on Tuesday, Aug. 9 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Impacted car owners will be notified by the automaker beginning in September, officials said.

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