Investigation PE02022: 2001 Kia RIO

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 12, 2002

Closed

Jul 2, 2002

Model years

2001

Subject

Air bag non-deployment frontal crash

Component: Air bags

Summary

In addition to the december 2001 fatal crash reported to odi that provided the basis for opening pe02-022, kia provided odi 29 additional reports of allegations of non-deployment of the air bag in a crash.no additional fatal crashes are reported.an engineering analysis has been opened to conduct further analysis of the subject vehicle's air bag system.

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

• 2001 Kia RIO223 complaints