NHTSA Complaint #11531753 — 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11531753
Vehicle	2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 10, 2023
Date Filed	July 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

While making a U-turn in a parking lot I accidentally ran over a pothole. Upon doing so the driver's airbag deployed burning a hole through my shirt and leaving burns on my stomach and arms. No other part of the vehicle was affected.

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