# 1997 KIA SEPHIA — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `484735` · 2004-08-30 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SEPHIA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 22,590
## Narrative
THE DASHBOARD LIFTED UP FROM THE CHASSIS OF THE VEHICLE.  ALSO, THERE WAS A HOLE THAT BURNED INTO THE TOP OF THE DASHBOARD.  THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED WITH THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING OR DEPLOYING PREMATURELY.   *AK    *SC   *JB
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