NHTSA Complaint #10051382 — 2001 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10051382
Vehicle	2001 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 3, 2003
Date Filed	December 30, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OK

Consumer Description

MY SON HIT A TRUCK FROM BEHIND AT 35MPH. HE WAS DRIVING MY 2001 KIA OPTIMA. THE SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK WHEN HIT THE BRAKES AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY SON (DRIVER) HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND WINDSHIELD. THE PASSENGER IN OUR CAR HIT THE WINDSHIELD. THE POLICE REPORT INDICATES THIS INFORMATION AND I HAVE PICTURES OF THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.

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