| Issue ID | 1435158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056963 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/08/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2007 hyundai sonata. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The air bags deployed and ruptured down the center. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, chest, and jaw. The contact's chest struck the steering wheel due to the rupturing of the air bag. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A dealer was not made aware of the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F07HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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