NHTSA Complaint #11494128 — 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11494128
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 21, 2022
Date Filed	November 18, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SD

Consumer Description

B pillar separated from the frame during collision causing catastrophic intrusion into the cabin upon impact leading to death of the driver. No other occupants in the vehicle. Multiple investigators noted the B pillar failure upon inspection. Independent, certified crash reconstruction expert also noticed immediately that the B pillar had failed which caused cabin intrusion to an extraordinary degree considering the 2 vehicles involved were going less than 40mph. Vehicle is available for inspection. In addition, edr data reveals that although throttle was engaged, rpm's remained at idle up to the time of impact. Driver pushing on the gas and vehicle not responding.

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