| Issue ID | 721233 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10266367 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/05/08 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The drivers seat belt release latch does not operate properly. In comparison to passenger seat belt latch there is a significant difference in smooth operation to release the latch. Any tension placed upon the strap causes the problem to amplify drastically. In case of a vehicle rollover and a driver being stopped while the vehicle comes to rest with the vehicle on it's roof, it would be very difficult to escape the vehicle due to the drivers weight pressure on the release latch. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ABERDEEN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46F78HXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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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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