NHTSA Complaint #10392267 — 2008 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10392267
Vehicle	2008 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	March 18, 2011
Date Filed	March 20, 2011
Mileage	43,239 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

PASSENGER AIRBAG SAYS OFF WHEN PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT. *TR

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