Consumer Complaint Detail

HYUNDAI / ACCENT / 2002

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006064422 Incident Date: May, 02 2006
Consumer's City: BALDWIN PARK Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America
Model Name: ACCENT Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Air bags:frontal
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: KMHCG45C92U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 04 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jan, 31 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle hit another vehicle and the driver front air bag deployed. the air bag deflated so fast it caused the driver to hit the steering wheel. the driver sustained minor injuries and a police report was filed at the scene. the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted. updated 7/18/2006 - *nm