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2007 KIA SPORTAGE — AIR BAGS

crash1 injured · 698237 · 2008-12-01

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SPORTAGE
Year
2007
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
AIR BAGS
Miles at failure
20,400
Speed
45 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

2007 KIA SPORTAGE HYDROPLANED, SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD AND FLIPPED 2-3 TIMES, LANDING ON ITS WHEELS. THE CAR WAS DAMAGED ON ALL SIDES, FRONT AND REAR. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH 8 AIR BAGS AND NOT ONE DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER DOOR OPENED AND WAS MANGLED DURING THE OCCURRENCE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10250263
Machine
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