NHTSA Complaint #10321771 — 2004 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10321771
Vehicle	2004 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	March 11, 2010
Date Filed	March 24, 2010
Mileage	82,500 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 15 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER. THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF HIM STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 82,500.

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