# 2008 KIA RIO — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `663797` · 2008-03-31 · 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:** RIO
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- **Miles at failure:** 48
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 KIA RIO.  WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.  THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT'S CHEST STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL.  HE HAS A PACEMAKER AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS UNKNOWN.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 48.
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