# 2008 KIA RONDO — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `976270` · 2013-04-29 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** RONDO
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 75,000
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
I WAS BROADSIDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AT A BUSY INTERSECTION.  THE AIR BAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE POPPED OFF AND HIT ME (THE DRIVER) IN THE HEAD.   THE AIR BAGS ON THE FRONT AND BACK PASSENGER'S SIDE FELL OUT BUT DID NOT DEPLOY.    THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL.   THE AIR BAGS WERE LESS THAN WORTHLESS, THEY WERE A DANGEROUS FLYING OBJECT.   *TR
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