NHTSA Complaint #11374198 — 2021 KIA K5 AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11374198
Vehicle	2021 KIA K5
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 11, 2020
Date Filed	November 11, 2020
Mileage	1,100 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON FREEWAY AND A DEER JUMPED OUT IN FRONT OF CAR, I HIT IT BETWEEN 65-70 MPH AND NOT ONE OF THE MANY AIRBAGS INSTALLED ON THIS BRAND NEW CAR DEPLOYED . THE POLICE OFFICER AT THE SCENE SAID I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.

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