| Issue ID | 1486522 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11115409 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 08/07/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai sonata. While stopped at a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact stated that the seat belt restraint system failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the seat belt support and front passenger seat fractured. The contact sustained a concussion, a hematoma on the forehead, and swelling of the brain. The front seat passenger sustained injuries to the head and swelling when her head struck the windshield. Two additional passengers in the rear seats sustained minor injuries. The contact and passengers sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OCALA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC9DHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 4 |
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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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