| Issue ID | 699631 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10247721 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | XG350 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 04/11/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 hyundai xg350. When the contact started the vehicle, the driver's side frontal air bag suddenly exploded with a loud noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact sustained injuries to her left arm and thumb. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair, but the cause of the failure has not yet been determined. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved and she is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 49,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HENDERSONVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | KMHFU45E85AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 |
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