Issue ID | 1548139 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11190055 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 13/01/19 |
Component | SEATS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2018 kia soul. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling 45 mph. The air bags did not deploy and the driver's seat snapped in half. A police report was filed. The contact sustained nerve damage to the back that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The vin was unavailable. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KIRBY, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 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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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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