# 1997 KIA SPORTAGE — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `354409` · 2002-05-28 · 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:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT 10-15 MPH, FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIT AND NONE OF THE  AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.  CONTACTED DEALER. *AK  CONSUMER ADDS THE BRAKES FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED.  EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR.  *TT
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