| Issue ID | 786596 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10327592 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | AZERA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/04/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the side curtain air bag suddenly deployed. After the deployment, the air bag and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the failure was caused by a problem with the air bag and instructed to call the manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the failure was due to a collision sensor and they could offer no assistance because the sensor indicated that the vehicle had been in a collision. The current and failure mileages were approximately 48,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIO RANCHO , NM |
| VIN pattern | KMHFC46FX6AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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