| Issue ID | 891650 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10435204 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 02/11/11 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was involved in a head-on collision in which i was only traveling 20 mph. Both the front driver airbag and the driver's side curtain airbag both deployed. After the accident, i realized that the seat behind me had unlatched and my son's booster car seat was thrown from its place. Needless to say, he wasn't buckled in; he was at school. Nevertheless, i think that this malfunction could have potentially seriously hurt my son. The car was deemed at total loss and i will not purchase this vehicle again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POMONA, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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