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2006 KIA SPORTAGE — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 645941 · 2007-11-13

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SPORTAGE
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
6,000
Speed
10 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SPORTAGE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10-35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED BUMPS AND BRUISES OVER HER ENTIRE BODY CAUSED BY THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNING INDICATORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DETERMINED TO BE DESTROYED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10208795
Machine
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