# 1997 KIA SPORTAGE — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `100511` · 1998-03-11 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION.  THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY , AND THE RESTRAINTS FAILED TO LOCK UP UPON IMPACT.  THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.  *AK
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