NHTSA Complaint #10075894 — 2002 KIA OPTIMA

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10075894
Vehicle 2002 KIA OPTIMA
Component SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 8,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State NV

Consumer Description

WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP BECAUSE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. ALSO, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK RECLINED BACKWARDS ONTO THE REAR SEAT. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BRUISES TO CHEST/BREAST BONE/LUNGS/HEART/LOWER ABDOMINAL, AND LEFT LEG. *AK *LA

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