NHTSA Complaint #11162496 — 2010 KIA SOUL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 KIA SOUL. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR THE HEADLIGHT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUSTAINED A SEAT BELT INJURY ON HER CHEST AND A NOSE INJURY, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.