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2009 KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	906049
Internal NHTSA #	10447282
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2009
File date	13/12/11
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On 12-13-11, at 6:15pm my wife (driver) and daughter (passenger) were involved in a mva in which they were "t" boned by a 2002 chevy suburban. At no time did the supplemental side air bags deploy, and this subsequently caused glass to implode on my wife in her scalp and hair. Contacted kia usa ([xxx]) who stated that the accident was not a near fatal accident, therefore the air bags acted accordingly. I find this to be ridiculous! And i'm being nice here. Requesting a full investigation into this failure or false sense of security we are led to believe. I have photos of the damaged caused. Subsequently, the other driver was charged and repairs have been made, but i feel that this matter needs attention. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MOUNT MORRIS, NY
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 KIA SPECTRA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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