| Issue ID | 700591 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10248576 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/11/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) and immediately called the dealer. The technician stated that the occupant who was seated in the passenger seat at the time the air bag indicator illuminated needed to be present. The contact stated that it would be extremely inconvenient to take her child out of school just to be present at the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT PAUL, MN |
| 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 | 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 | 0 |
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