NHTSA Complaint #8015876 — 1996 KIA SPORTAGE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8015876
Vehicle	1996 KIA SPORTAGE
Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Date of Incident	March 11, 2002
Date Filed	August 8, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT LAP AND SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T HOLD. CONSUMER WAS THROWN INTO WINDOW AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK *YH

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