NHTSA Complaint #10130095 — 2002 KIA RIO

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10130095
Vehicle	2002 KIA RIO
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	July 19, 2005
Date Filed	July 26, 2005
Mileage	81,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON HWY 360 IN GRAND PRAIRIE TEXAS GOING ABOUT 50 MPH AND AN OTHER VEHICLE WAS CROSSING THE LANES TOWARD HER AND HIT HER VEHICLE AT THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE (PASSENGER SIDE). SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND SO WAS THE PASSENGER.THE SEATBELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT WORK AND AIRBAGS ON NEITHER SIDE DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER WENT FORWARD STRIKING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SUFFERING HEAD AND BODY INJURIES.

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