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2008 KIA RIO — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 1387741 · 2017-06-27

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
RIO
Year
2008
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
125,000
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

FOLLOWING A TIRE BLOWOUT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO THEN OUT OF A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50MPH. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT OPERATE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11001621
Machine
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