NHTSA Complaint #10044358 — 1999 KIA SPORTAGE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10044358 |
| Vehicle | 1999 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 37,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH AN IMPACT WAS SUSTAINED AT 50 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH KNEE BOLSTERS UNDERNEATH THE STEERING COLUMN. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
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