NHTSA Complaint #722250 — 1996 KIA SPORTAGE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	722250
Vehicle	1996 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	February 29, 2000
Date Filed	May 19, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT THE SPEED OF 40 MPH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT INFLATE. THE IMPACT BETWEEN MY CHEST AND THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT ME WITH BRUISED RIBS. I AM VERY APPRECIATIVE THAT THE ACCIDENT OR THE INJURY WAS NOT SEVERE. IF YOU CAN LOOK INTO A COUPLE OF MY CONCERNS, 1) AT WHICH SPEED SHOULD THE AIR BAG DEPLOY, 2) IF IT WAS TO DEPLOY AT 40MPH THEN WHAT SHOULD BE MY NEXT STEP TOWARDS KIA TO VERIFY THAT THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN TO ANY ONE AGAIN. *AK

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