| Issue ID | 1706632 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11376333 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VERACRUZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/10/20 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2008 hyundai veracruz. The contact stated that while driving on a mountain pass road, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle causing the contact to swerve. None of the air bags deployed. The contact was uncertain of all the events that took place due to him losing conscious after the crash repeatedly due to the impact. The vehicle crashed through a sign, went 300 yards down a pass, crashed into trees as the it went over the mountain based on a report of the incident. The vehicle was found the next day by another driver. The contact was taken out of the vehicle but did not go initially to the hospital. The contact sustained a concussion, fractured ribs, swollen legs, and an injured shoulder. The contact mentioned being currently under a doctors care due to the impact. The contact was uncertain if a police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALBANY, OR |
| VIN pattern | KM8NU73C08UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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