| Issue ID | 663843 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10218639 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | TIBURON |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/02/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai tiburon. In an attempt to drive the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel and would not dim. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they replaced the air bag computer on 2-08-08. On 2-15-08 the air bag light illuminated again. The cup holder is located directly over the computer without a shield to protect it from moisture and had drip onto the computer. The dealer refuses to replace the computer again. The current mileage was 14,014 and failure mileage was 14,000. The contact has pictures of the occurrence. Update 04-02-08 *bf the consumer has digital photos that cleary show the design defects. Updated |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FT; LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHHN66F57UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/01/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RICK CASE HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WESTON |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |