| Issue ID | 1727371 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11398069 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 25/02/21 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and no warning lights were illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to his chest when the seat belt retracted during the collision. Medical attention was received as the contact was transported by ambulance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact was leaving the hyundai dealer when the collision occurred after getting the steering wheel and a flat tire repaired, but the dealer was not aware of the collision. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 164000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC9BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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