NHTSA Complaint #10138555 — 2004 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10138555
Vehicle	2004 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	September 30, 2005
Date Filed	October 4, 2005
Mileage	15,343 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

DT: THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED FIVE TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CAUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE SOUND FROM THE AIRBAG HAD GIVEN THE DRIVER A HEADACHE. THE CAUSE WAS STILL UNKNOWN. *SC . *AK

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