Issue ID | 1394179 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11010256 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 12/07/17 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driver traveling at 30-40 mph, struck another vehicle broadside. On city street. Front end of vehicle smashed. Car declared totaled. Air bag deployed but only 1-2 inches then deflated. Driver struck steering wheel and suffered facial, and body injuries including cracked sternum. Leaser, and insurance companies not concerned about air bag. Offered only medical attention. Attorney not interested as this bag not on recall list, yet. Warning to others of possible faulty air bag. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FT MYERS, FL |
VIN pattern | KM8J23A41GUXXXXXX |
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 | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 12/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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