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  Defect Investigation of Air Bag Non Deploy

Investigation of Air Bag Non Deploy

Subject: Air bag non deploy
Components covered:
  • Air bags
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jul. 2, 2002. It was closed on Jul. 2, 2003. This investigation identified a total of 82 reports alleging non-deployment of the dual front air bags. Of the 82 reports, only one incident, the fatal crash that was the basis for opening the investigation, has been identified as a moderate to severe crash in which the automotive restraint controller issued a command to deploy but the air bags did not deploy. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached summary report
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2001 Kia Motor RIO
  • 2002 Kia Motor RIO
  • 2003 Kia Motor RIO

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