# 1997 KIA SPORTAGE — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
> NHTSA complaint `209212` · 2000-04-26 · 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:** SPORTAGE
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH DRIVER REAR ENDED A FORD BRONCO, AND AIR BAG ON  DRIVER'S SIDE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT DID NOT INFLATE.   VEHICLE WAS  TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.,  *AK
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