| Issue ID | 1371644 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10979055 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/04/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving 35 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side door area and passenger side front end. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a laceration to the head, a bruised left shoulder, bruised ribs, and bleeding from the breast, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKELAND, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTLKT324164XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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