| Issue ID | 1510236 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11144678 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/09/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle had veered to the right and lost control causing the vehicle to crash into a curb. The driver side air bag deployed violently. As a result, the driver sustained facial bruises and cuts that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The insurance company indicated that the vehicle was towed to a yard and with extensive damages and deemed a total loss. A dealer had not inspected and diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 08v161000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was not available. *tt consumer stated electrical issued and dash warning lights were having issue and shift lock was acting up. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MURFREESBORO, AR |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F66HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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