| Issue ID | 1649305 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11315842 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 19/12/19 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while on a highway stationery in traffic, the vehicle behind him crashed into the back of his vehicle. The contact's vehicle then collided with stopped van in front of him; that van also hit the vehicle in front of it as well. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's chest hit the steering wheel and the contact's head broke the head rest. He received medical attention at the scene and was transported to the hospital. The contact was treated for a chest contusion and bruising to his neck area. Injuries to the other vehicles occupants were unknown. A police report was filed. After being released from the hospital, the contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent body shop and was later deemed totaled by a mechanic. The manufacturer nor a dealer have been notified of the failure. Upon, investigation the contact linked nhtsa campaign number: 16v722000 (air bags) with his failure. The failure mileage was 71,244. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71244 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BONITA SPRINGS, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC4DH5CUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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