| Issue ID | 1316159 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10904763 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 03/09/16 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2016 hyundai sante fe involved in a near head on collision. Combined total speed of impact approximately 80 mph. Two occupants both wearing seatbelts at time of crash. Driver side and passenger side airbags deployed during crash. Passenger shoulder harness failed (locking mechanism did not lock) resulting in passenger head impact with wind shield causing significant deformation of wind shield and head injury to the passenger. Lap belt restraint prevented passenger from significantly worse injury. Photos are available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOBE SOUND, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZW4LA4GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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