| Issue ID | 961615 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10494924 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VELOSTER |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 26/01/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veloster. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The driver and front seat passenger both sustained injuries to the back. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The manufacturer was notified and they planned to conduct an intensive investigation related to the faulty air bags. The approximate failure mileage was 6,200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6200 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VILLA RICA, GA |
| VIN pattern | KMHTC6ADXCUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| 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 | 40 |
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