| Issue ID | 601909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10167844 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 11/09/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated because the passenger side front airbag was calibrated to deactivate when a person under a certain weight sat in the seat, this posed a safety issue for frail elderly adults and adults of small stature. The dealership was aware of the problem and informed the contact the airbag could be recalibrated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKE WORTH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46CX6HXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 03/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | DELRAY HYUNDAI |
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