NHTSA Complaint #841813 — 1996 KIA SEPHIA
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 841813 |
| Vehicle | 1996 KIA SEPHIA |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 35-40 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING THE OCCUPANT TO SUSTAIN INJURIES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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