NHTSA Complaint #10679343 — 2015 KIA FORTE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10679343
Vehicle 2015 KIA FORTE
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 1,760 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed No
State TX

Consumer Description

DRIVER WAS IN MIDDLE LANE DRIVING AROUND 55 MPH. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CAR BEGAN FLIPPING WHILE STILL IN THE ROADWAY, EVENTUALLY HIT A GUARD RAIL AND CONTINUED FLIPPING. DRIVER WAS EJECTED AND KILLED. AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED...UPDATED 11/13/15 *BF .....UPDATED 12/23/15 *BF UPDATED 1/11/2015*JS UPDATED 9/17/2017*CN

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