| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003259704 | Incident Date: Sep, 08 2003 |
| Consumer's City: SAN ANTONIO | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America |
| Model Name: ELANTRA | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Air bags:frontal |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 3 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KMHDN45D13U | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 19 2004 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Oct, 25 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times because it was not stopping when braking. on 9/9/2003, while trying to stop at a stop sign, the brakes failed. the vehicle hit a truck and the front air bags did not deploy. driver sustained injuries to the pelvic area and bruises on the upper legs. front passenger's head broke the windshield, and passenger suffered seizures. child in the rear, age 11, sustained arm bruises. driver and passengers were transported to the emergency room for treatment. the vehicle was assessed by a repair mechanic, who determined air bag sensors were impacted, and the brakes failed. *ak the vehicle would tremble, the a/c did not work, the engine light was intermittent (go on and off), and the seat belts were inoperative. (which occurred 2 weeks after purchase) *sc *jb |
