# 2000 KIA SEPHIA — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `643755` · 2007-10-26 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** SEPHIA
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 40,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 KIA SEPHIA.  WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE LEFT.  THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.  THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.  THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE NORMAL.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HER CHEST.  THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED.  THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.
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