| Issue ID | 1531268 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11171348 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/07/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2011 kia optima. While driving 30 mph, another vehicle struck the front of the contact's vehicle. The driver's seat belt did not restrain the contact. It was unknown if the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact and his passengers sustained head and neck injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance company. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOYNTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 3 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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