Issue ID | 1491969 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11121826 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 29/06/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was rear ended while stopped in breakdown lane of a secondary highway (40 mph) problem that i would like to address is the inadequate cushioning in the headrests of this car and probably many others. Suffered a concussion the effects of which are still ongoing. I think that there needs to be standards applied to headrests to have energy absorbing cushioning. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRISTOL, RI |
VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L34GGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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