NHTSA Complaint #10735285 — 2005 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10735285
Vehicle	2005 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 1, 2015
Date Filed	July 20, 2015
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CODES WERE CLEARED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

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