| Issue ID | 850289 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10392549 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 28/10/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 hyundai sonata red air bag light went on and would not go off after starting vehicle. Problem began on 11/28/10 at approx. 61000 recorded miles. Passenger side air bag light had to be repaired under recall following the purchase of the car (new). Light continues to stay on at 68,000 miles and will not go off when vehicle is started. Vehicle is no longer covered under factory warranty. Dealer wants $124. 00 to check out the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOLSOM, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C38HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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