NHTSA Complaint #10186043 — 1997 KIA SEPHIA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10186043
Vehicle	1997 KIA SEPHIA
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	March 13, 2007
Date Filed	March 23, 2007
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING A FRONT END CRASH. INJURIES INCLUDED HEAD,NECK AND BACK .THE CAR WAS TOTALED.*AK

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