| Issue ID | 1474015 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101534 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 22/07/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My daughter had a car crash on july 22, 2017 due to brakes not working properly. Air bags did not deploy. She was driving on the interstate in tuscaloosa, al and there were no other drivers on the road thank god. Her car hydroplaned and hit a railing. She could have been killed. Unknown about the fault or problem that created the unsafe condition. Her car is at a body shop in alabama so i will obtain repair invoices and police accident report as soon as possible. My daughter does not have car insurance. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JACKSON, MS |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A60E5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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