NHTSA Complaint #10888140 — 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10888140
Vehicle	2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 24, 2016
Date Filed	July 25, 2016
Mileage	181,800 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,800. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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