Investigation EA02009: 2001–2003 Kia RIO

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jul 2, 2002

Closed

Jul 2, 2003

Model years

2001–2003

Subject

Air bag non deploy

Component: Air bags

Summary

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

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2003 Kia RIO74 complaints
• 2002 Kia RIO128 complaints
• 2001 Kia RIO223 complaints