Issue ID | 1598508 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11253639 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 06/09/19 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact was an auto detailer who was servicing a 2014 kia optima. While servicing the vehicle, the driver's side air bag deployed/exploded without warning and struck the contact's right leg. The impact of the air bag burned the contact's right leg. The contact did not receive medical attention and tended to his injuries at his job. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call nhtsa. The dealer was not notified. The contact did not know if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 42,421. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42421 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WESTBOROUGH, MA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A77EGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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