NHTSA Complaint #11013923 — 2009 KIA OPTIMA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11013923
Vehicle	2009 KIA OPTIMA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 7, 2017
Date Filed	August 9, 2017
Mileage	94,913 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 KIA OPTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (UNIVERSITY KIA, 6519 UNIVERSITY DR NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35806, (256) 217-1700) TO INSPECT AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,913.

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