# 2007 KIA SPECTRA — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `1000710` · 2013-08-09 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPECTRA
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 135,256
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
I HIT WATER ON THE HIGHWAY CAUSING MY CAR TO LEAVE THE ROAD. I SLID INTO SEVERAL TREES AND COMPLETELY CAVED IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND BACK FENDER. NOT ONE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AT TIME OF IMPACT OR AFTER (IT HAS FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS). LUCKILY I WAS STRAPPED IN WITH THE SEAT BELT AND HELD ON FOR DEAR LIFE TO THE STEERING WHEEL. OR I WOULD HAVE POSSIBLY GOTTEN THROWN THROUGH THE FRONT OR SIDE WIDOWS. I SUFFERED A TORN BICEP TENDON, WHIP LASH, BACK PAIN AND TRAUMA TO MY LEGS. I WILL NEVER TRUST BUYING A KIA AGAIN.   *TR
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