| Issue ID | 1485201 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11114396 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/06/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall. I was involved in a front end collision accident on 6/18/2018 (due to someone running a red light) it caused extensive damage to my vehicle of approximately 4500. 00 .. The airbag never deployed. A major concern for me. When i asked both the repair shop and my insurance company as to why the airbag never deployed. The only thing i was told was. "you should be thankful because had it deployed we would have totalled the car!' this does not help with my feeling secure o. My vehicle or help with my anxiety. And definitely does not a answer my questions.. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWARK, DE |
| VIN pattern | KNAFK4A65E5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 25 |
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