Issue ID | 1458111 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11083299 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 09/02/18 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2017 kia soul. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact's vehicle t-boned another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, shoulders, and back. The contact was transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a towing facility and deemed destroyed. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ELK GROVE, CA |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 23/01/21 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 0 |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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