NHTSA Complaint #10023466 — 2001 KIA SPORTAGE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10023466
Vehicle	2001 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 16, 2003
Date Filed	June 20, 2003
Mileage	44,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, I HYDROPLANED AND LOST CONTROL OF MY 2001 KIA SPORTAGE, IMPACTING A BARRICADE WITH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT KEEP ME RESTRAINED ALLOWING MY HEAD TO IMPACT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *NLM

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