| Issue ID | 1421985 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11043829 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/09/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On sept 3 2017 i was invloved in an accident in which my driver side air bag deployed leaving me with severe bruises on abdoman and burn marks on my left forearm. I went to hopspital and had an ultrasound done. Our car was totalled and wanted to make sure that i am going to not have any further medical issues i have police reports and medical report to back this up. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAYDEN, ID |
| VIN pattern | KNDPCCAC9G7XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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 | 5 |
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