| Issue ID | 1690280 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11355098 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 09/09/20 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, another vehicle made an illegal-u turn and crashed into the driver side. The rear driver seat air bag deployed partially but no other air bags deployed. The contact and her husband sustained whiplash but no medical attention was sought. In addition, the contacts daughter who was seated in the rear of the vehicle and was not wearing a seat belt mentioned encountering with air bag debris. The contact had underlying respiratory conditions and due to the debris intends to visit a doctor. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the police to a lot where geico inspected the failure but further information was provided. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARGATE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE24AF3HHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| 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 | 20 |
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