NHTSA Complaint #11427761 — 2013 KIA OPTIMA

SEAT BELTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427761
Vehicle	2013 KIA OPTIMA
Component	SEAT BELTS
Date of Incident	July 9, 2021
Date Filed	August 4, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact's ex husband owned a 2013 Kia Optima .The contact stated while her ex-husband was driving at an undetermined speed a 2009 Jeep Liberty cross the center line and crashed into the vehicle. The driver succumbed to his injuries at the scene. There was a report of the driver being located leaning towards the front passenger seat. The air bags deployed. The seat belt was extended and locked but, was torn. The contact stated the driver of the Jeep was intoxicated however there were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

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