| Issue ID | 1481747 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11111752 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/05/18 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph downhill, a deer suddenly appeared in the road. The contact attempted to avoid the animal by steering to the right. The vehicle drove into a ditch and flipped over four times. The contact stated that none of the frontal or side air bags deployed. The police arrived and filed a report. The contact suffered a strained upper and lower back and an ankle contusion, which required medical attention. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was deemed destroyed per the insurance company and was towed to a lot. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FEDERAL WAY, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC2DHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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