Issue ID | 1254318 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10820680 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 15/01/16 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 1/15/2016, i hit a massive 10-point buck (deer) head on. It was standing in the middle of the highway, and i drove into it doing 65 mph. The front of my car sustained significant damage; the entire front end was pushed back and the hood was bent back to the windshield. Yet, my airbag did not deploy. I have worked as a paramedic/ff for over 15 years, and i have worked hundreds of accident scenes. I can tell you right now... This airbag system failed. With the front end damage that my car sustained, that airbag should have deployed immediately. I have reached out to kia with no response, so perhaps the nhtsa can force kia to fix this. Because i can tell you right now, there are going to be some fatalities if this isn't fixed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MOUNT CARMEL, IL |
VIN pattern | KNAFK4A69F5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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