Issue ID | 163694 |
Internal NHTSA # | 841939 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 07/07/99 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving in rainy conditions vehicle slid and caused a frontal impact with a tree, which destroed the front end. Driver's seat belt failed in crash and driver was killed. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOGANSVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | KMHJF24M8VUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 1 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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