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2019 KIA FORTE — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 1866679 · 2023-01-19

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Year
2019
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS

Severity

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

Narrative

Air bags did not deploy during car accident. I sustained severe injuries to the face. Puncture wound to jaw, forehead laceration to skull, spinal cord damage, and fractured ribs. Unknown if problem has been reproduced or confirmed by dealership. Car was totaled not sure if it’s available for inspection. Vehicle is being investigated by insurance and police did complete a report. Check forward avoidance assist system.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11502550
Machine
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