| Issue ID | 699763 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10247823 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/05/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the frontal passenger air bag sensor. Through research, the technician discovered nhtsa campaign id number 08v161000 (air bags). The vehicle was repaired for the recall defect; however, the remedy did not properly correct the safety defect. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The current mileage was 7,655. Updated 11/28/08 *bf the consumer stated when he wife sat in the passenger seat the air bag light stayed on. Updated 12/02/08. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PEMBORKE PINES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C58HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/03/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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| Dealer's name | LEHMAN AUTO WORLD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 305-653-7111 |
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