Issue ID | 1527364 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11165556 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 05/01/19 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Traveling on a divided highway, approached slowing/stopped traffic. Attempted to stop, but roadway was slippery, abs did not activate had to resort to pumping brakes and steering to avoid accident. Was rear ended and pushed into another car. Non of the air bags deployed. There was no compartment intrusion into the passenger compartment, but the rear of the car was completely collapsed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 134000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BIRDSBORO, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGR4A61CGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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