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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	699804
Internal NHTSA #	10247851
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2008
File date	23/10/08
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The air bag suppression system of my 2008 hyundai santa fe se is suppressing the front passenger air bags when my wife, who weights between 110 and 115 pounds, occupies the seat. This has happen ever time my wife has sat in the vehicle since we took delivery about 3 weeks ago. The car was brought to the service department at advantage hyundai in hicksville, new york were they used a male technician whom i was told weights 130 pounds to show me the occupant classification system was working to specs and indicated there was nothing further that could be done. I was also told by service that the occupant classification system would suppress the air bags for any weight under 120 pounds. Following this service appointment, i spoke with charlie case for the nhtsa who suggested i file this complaint.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MERRICK, NY
VIN pattern	5NMSH73EX8HXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Air Bags Frontal Problems, Complaints and Defects

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