NHTSA Complaint #10082131 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10082131
Vehicle	1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	June 3, 2004
Date Filed	July 16, 2004
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. MANUFACTURER WAS SUPPOSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER THEY NEVER CAME TO INSPECT. MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO REPLACE THE DEDUCTIBLE.*AK

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