Issue ID | 577592 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10149168 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 30/01/06 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Airbags not working properly during accidents. This has caused all insurance companies to remove the discounts for airbags. This need to be investigated due to the fact several injuries have occurred because of this problem. If the airbags fail during the time when they are needed most then the manufacturer has a duty to fix this problem. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ACWORTH, GA |
VIN pattern | KNDJD733445XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/03/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | JIM ELLIS |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CHAMBLEE |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code |