| Issue ID | 693912 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10243003 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/09/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2008 hyundai santa fe has a defect in the passenger side air bag sensor. When my wife sits in the passenger seat of the car the "pass airbag off" light comes on which indicates that in the event of a collision her airbag will not deploy. She weighs 145 pounds, but if i get in the passenger seat then the light goes out, i weigh 210 pounds. There is obviously a problem with the weight sensor. This is a serious safety issue, i have heard from many other owners of similar vehicles complain of the same problem. The dealer refuses to acknowledge the problem , although a recall for a similar problem in the hyundai sonata was issued. Please before someone loses their life because of this, have hyundai issue a recall. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST NORTHPORT, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 22 |
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