| Issue ID | 694230 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10243242 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/08/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags) and immediately called the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. She was informed that they would not repair the vehicle according to the recall because the technician weighs over 130 lbs. When the technician occupies the seat, the air bag warning light does not illuminate on the instrument panel. Prior to receiving the notice, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate on the instrument panel when passengers of various sizes occupied the front passenger seat. As of september 23, 2008, the vehicle has not been properly repaired. She called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The failure and current mileages were 30,282. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30282 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SALISBURY, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F57HXXXXXX |
| 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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