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The contact owns a 2007 Kia Optima. While driving 30 mph, the anti-lock brakes failed. The contact veered off the road, drove into the embankment, and struck a tree. The rear end of the vehicle spun around and a tree crashed through the windshield. The vehicle flipped over and landed upright. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was presumed to be completely destroyed. Kia stated that they would send out a representative to determine why the air bags and antilock brakes failed. The wife sustained bruises and all the occupants were wearing their seat belts properly. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 11,000. Updated 02-12-08 bf * the consumer stated does not feel fairly compensated for the loss of the vehicle due to the defect. Updated 02/12/08
- Hamilton, IL, USA
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- Hamilton, IL, USA