NHTSA Complaint #11170851 — 1997 KIA SPORTAGE AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11170851
Vehicle	1997 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	September 3, 2018
Date Filed	January 18, 2019
Mileage	176,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT TALKING WITH MY WIFE, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

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