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2008 Hyundai SONATA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1388708
Internal NHTSA #	11002589
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2008
File date	15/06/09
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 2008 sonata with vin [xxx] does not recognize smaller adult passengers resulting in illumination of the "passenger air big off" light in the center console. I noticed this around 2009-2010. I did research this problem online and noted that a recall was issued (recall number 08v161000), which affected the vehicle's "occupant classification system" or ocs. At the time, there was not a method to research my specific vin, so i brought the car to tameron hyundai in birmingham, al in the 30-50k mile range. Tameron hyundai did not perform extensive testing, but rather had a "130 lb" mechanic sit in the vehicle and claimed that my passenger air bag "occupant classification system" or ocs was in working order. The car continued to fail to recognizing smaller adults. However, more recently when a larger adult passenger sits in the passenger side that can trigger the passenger ocs, the red dash air bag warning light illuminates on the dash. Immediately when i noticed the change in the operational status of the vehicle, i called hyundai customer care regarding this issue. They created the case number 10343035 for reference to my case, and referred me to frank hyundai. I took the vehicle to frank hyundai where the problem as a malfunctioning passenger ocs which was the subject of the recall above. Both frank hyundai and hyundai customer care advised me that my vehicle's vin number was not subject to the recall on the ocs (recall number 08v161000). The cost of repair was greater than the vehicle's value. I was easily able to afford a replacement vehicle, so i disposed of the vehicle and obtained a new vehicle. However, i am concerned about the safety of others who still drive similar vehicles. I think some sonatas may have been overlooked in recall 08v161000, and i think the campaign should be extended to other vins. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SAN DIEGO, CA
VIN pattern	5NPET46CX8HXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Hyundai SONATA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SONATA Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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