NHTSA Complaint #564991 — 1996 HYUNDAI SONATA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	564991
Vehicle	1996 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	AIR BAGS
Date Filed	August 13, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

A CONSUMER?S FIVE YEAR STEP DAUGHTER WAS KILLED BY THE AIR BAG THAT DEPLOYED IN A 5 MPH COLLISION ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE, THIS REPORT WAS WRITTEN IN BY CLARENCE DITLOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY, 202-328-7700, 1825 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, STE 330, WASHINGTON, DC 20009. *YH

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