Issue ID | 1484138 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11113571 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 19/06/18 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained injuries to the right shoulder and back that required medical attention. The contact was not aware if the driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the air bag failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called lehman hyundai (21400 nw 2nd ave, miami, fl 33169, (888) 375-9159) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and opened case number: 11446468. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | AVENTURA, FL |
VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB7BHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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