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2001 KIA OPTIMA — AIR BAGS

crash · 447028 · 2003-12-30

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
OPTIMA
Year
2001
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
40,000
Speed
5 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE TURNING LEFT AT 3 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. NONE OF THE FOUR AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED TO PROVIDE ANY WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10052116
Machine
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