Issue ID | 1348226 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10944457 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 9999 |
File date | 08/01/17 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Was hit head on by a sliding vehicle with bald tires. Air bags did not deploy and seat belts did not hold us in place. We were doing about 15 mi. Per hour or less on a mt pass because of weather conditions the other vehicle was doing about 45 mi. Per hour or more when hit us. Highway patrol investigated accident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22960 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PHILIPSBURG, MT |
VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L3XGGXXXXXX |
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 | 13/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 15 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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