Issue ID | 924869 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10461910 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 12/06/12 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated that while at a traffic stop, the vehicle was rear ended and none of the air bags deployed. The seat belt did not retract to lock her in, which caused her to strike her head on the pillar next to the windshield. A police report was filed and the contact sustained bruises and contusions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 6,900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLUMBIANA, OH |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A77CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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