| Issue ID | 605496 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10170634 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/10/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the front passenger side airbag light intermittently illuminated indicating it was inoperative although a passenger was seated with the seat belt engaged. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The problem persisted and the vehicle was returned to the dealer for further inspection who determined the airbag sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. The dealer replaced the seat bottom. Updated 01/10/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHIPPENVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F76HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 19/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MIKE KELLY HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 724-287-2701 |
| Dealer's city | BUTLER |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 16002 |