NHTSA Complaint #11374214 — 2012 KIA SPORTAGE

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11374214
Vehicle	2012 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 12, 2018
Date Filed	November 11, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WAS DRIVING AND THE AIRBAG INFLATED, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THEN STARTED SMELLING GAS AND SMOKE

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