| Issue ID | 1438232 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11061398 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 12/11/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2010 kia sportage. While driving 55 mph, a deer jumped in front of the contact's vehicle and damaged the windshield. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and passenger sustained abdominal bruises and chest injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and then taken to state farm insurance where it was diagnosed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,594. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69594 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN, DE |
| VIN pattern | KNDKG3A40A7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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