Issue ID | 1487013 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115749 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 19/07/18 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on a major interstate in ga (i-75 southbound). Traffic came to a stop; i was at a complete stop when i was rear ended at 70mph by a 3500 dodge ram. I was pushed into the car in front of me which caused major damage to the front and rear of my vehicle. My driver's seat broke, not a single air bag deployed and my seat belt did not lock. This caused my face to hit the steering wheel which broke my jaw in two places, dislodged teeth and caused me to temporarily black out. My jaw required emergency surgery and i now have a plate and four screws in my jaw for the rest of my life - i'm 25 years old. In addition to the photos below, i have dash cam footage of the accident as it happened which i can provide. My email is [xxx] i can email it if needed. Thank you for your time parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARTERSVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | 5XYPG4A57GGXXXXXX |
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 | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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