| Issue ID | 1395106 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11010925 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/07/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2014 hyundai sonata. While making a left turn at 20 mph, another vehicle collided with the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact noticed smoke and felt heat on her feet. A bystander pulled the contact from the vehicle and flames appeared underneath the driver's side. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The contact stated that the driver's side curtain and front passenger side air bags failed to deploy. The front driver's side air bag and passenger side curtain air bag deployed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, abdomen, and neck. The contact also sustained left and right leg and knee scratches and bruises that required medical attention. The driver and rear middle seat passenger of the other vehicle also sought medical attention, but the extent of their injuries was unknown. A police report was filed. It was unknown if a fire report was filed. The contact's vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The cause of the air bag failure was not determined. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCKFORD, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC8EHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 3 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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