Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| PE12012 | Hyundai Motor Company | 05/10/2012 | 09/17/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (my) 2012 hyundai elantra.an inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner assembly had detached and was forced downward by the deploying air bag.the metal bracket caused a laceration to the driver's ear and other possible injuries.approximately 75,000 my 2012 hyundai elantra vehicles, built in korea and sold in the u.s., have stiffeners in the headliners while the my 2012 elantra vehicles built in the u.s. utilize a different headliner that does not use a stiffener. thus, the latter vehicles are not included in this investigation.hyundai has inspected the headliner assemblies from eight elantra vehicles (which were sold in the korean market) with production dates in the same range as the field incident vehicle.hyundai reported to odi that the metal brackets from these vehicles were found to be securely attached to the headliners.hyundai also has conducted several static deployment tests in attempts to replicate the field incident. in one test, the metal bracket detached from the headliner but the test condition did not replicate or explain the condition observed in the incident vehicle.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea12-008) to further assess whether incidents like the single field incident could potentially occur with other subject vehicles.in addition to the subject vehicles, odi also will collect and review information on my 2011 and 2013 elantra vehicles that have headliners with stiffeners similar to those in the subject vehicles. to date, there have been no reports on the my 2011 and 2013 vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification number: 10457696 | ||||||
| PE12012 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 05/10/2012 | 09/17/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (my) 2012 hyundai elantra.an inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner assembly had detached and was forced downward by the deploying air bag.the metal bracket caused a laceration to the driver's ear and other possible injuries.approximately 75,000 my 2012 hyundai elantra vehicles, built in korea and sold in the u.s., have stiffeners in the headliners while the my 2012 elantra vehicles built in the u.s. utilize a different headliner that does not use a stiffener. thus, the latter vehicles are not included in this investigation.hyundai has inspected the headliner assemblies from eight elantra vehicles (which were sold in the korean market) with production dates in the same range as the field incident vehicle.hyundai reported to odi that the metal brackets from these vehicles were found to be securely attached to the headliners.hyundai also has conducted several static deployment tests in attempts to replicate the field incident. in one test, the metal bracket detached from the headliner but the test condition did not replicate or explain the condition observed in the incident vehicle.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea12-008) to further assess whether incidents like the single field incident could potentially occur with other subject vehicles.in addition to the subject vehicles, odi also will collect and review information on my 2011 and 2013 elantra vehicles that have headliners with stiffeners similar to those in the subject vehicles. to date, there have been no reports on the my 2011 and 2013 vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification number: 10457696 | ||||||
| EA12008 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (my) 2012 hyundai elantra.an inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner assembly had detached and was forced downward by the deploying air bag.the metal bracket caused a laceration to the driver's ear and other possible injuries.approximately 75,000 my 2012 hyundai elantra vehicles, built in korea and sold in the u.s., have stiffeners in the headliners while the my 2012 elantra vehicles built in the u.s. utilize a different headliner that does not use a stiffener.thus, the latter vehicles are not included in this investigation.hyundai has inspected the headliner assemblies from eight elantra vehicles (which were sold in the korean market) with production dates in the same range as the field incident vehicle.hyundai reported to odi that the metal brackets from these vehicles were found to be securely attached to the headliners.hyundai also has conducted several static deployment tests in attempts to replicate the field incident.in one test, the metal bracket detached from the headliner but the test condition did not replicate or explain the condition observed in the incident vehicle.an engineering analysis has been opened to further assess whether incidents like the single field incident could potentially occur with other subject vehicles.in addition to the subject vehicles, odi also will collect and review information on my 2011 and 2013 elantra vehicles that have headliners with stiffeners similar to those in the subject vehicles.to date, there have been no reports on the my 2011 and 2013 vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification number: 10457696 | ||||||
| PE12012 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 05/10/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | |||
| Odi has received a complaint of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash.the photographs of the model year 2012 hyundai elantra provided by the vehicle owner show a metal component protruding from the left edge of the headliner above the driver's seat.it appears that the metal component caused a laceration to the driver's ear/face.an investigation has been opened to evaluate the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number: 10457696 | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||
| PE12012 | Hyundai Motor Company | 05/10/2012 | 09/17/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (my) 2012 hyundai elantra.an inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner assembly had detached and was forced downward by the deploying air bag.the metal bracket caused a laceration to the driver's ear and other possible injuries.approximately 75,000 my 2012 hyundai elantra vehicles, built in korea and sold in the u.s., have stiffeners in the headliners while the my 2012 elantra vehicles built in the u.s. utilize a different headliner that does not use a stiffener. thus, the latter vehicles are not included in this investigation.hyundai has inspected the headliner assemblies from eight elantra vehicles (which were sold in the korean market) with production dates in the same range as the field incident vehicle.hyundai reported to odi that the metal brackets from these vehicles were found to be securely attached to the headliners.hyundai also has conducted several static deployment tests in attempts to replicate the field incident. in one test, the metal bracket detached from the headliner but the test condition did not replicate or explain the condition observed in the incident vehicle.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea12-008) to further assess whether incidents like the single field incident could potentially occur with other subject vehicles.in addition to the subject vehicles, odi also will collect and review information on my 2011 and 2013 elantra vehicles that have headliners with stiffeners similar to those in the subject vehicles. to date, there have been no reports on the my 2011 and 2013 vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification number: 10457696 | ||||||
| PE12012 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 05/10/2012 | 09/17/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (my) 2012 hyundai elantra.an inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner assembly had detached and was forced downward by the deploying air bag.the metal bracket caused a laceration to the driver's ear and other possible injuries.approximately 75,000 my 2012 hyundai elantra vehicles, built in korea and sold in the u.s., have stiffeners in the headliners while the my 2012 elantra vehicles built in the u.s. utilize a different headliner that does not use a stiffener. thus, the latter vehicles are not included in this investigation.hyundai has inspected the headliner assemblies from eight elantra vehicles (which were sold in the korean market) with production dates in the same range as the field incident vehicle.hyundai reported to odi that the metal brackets from these vehicles were found to be securely attached to the headliners.hyundai also has conducted several static deployment tests in attempts to replicate the field incident. in one test, the metal bracket detached from the headliner but the test condition did not replicate or explain the condition observed in the incident vehicle.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea12-008) to further assess whether incidents like the single field incident could potentially occur with other subject vehicles.in addition to the subject vehicles, odi also will collect and review information on my 2011 and 2013 elantra vehicles that have headliners with stiffeners similar to those in the subject vehicles. to date, there have been no reports on the my 2011 and 2013 vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification number: 10457696 | ||||||
| EA12008 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 09/13/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) is aware of one incident of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash involving a model year (my) 2012 hyundai elantra.an inspection of this vehicle showed that a metal bracket (stiffener) in the headliner assembly had detached and was forced downward by the deploying air bag.the metal bracket caused a laceration to the driver's ear and other possible injuries.approximately 75,000 my 2012 hyundai elantra vehicles, built in korea and sold in the u.s., have stiffeners in the headliners while the my 2012 elantra vehicles built in the u.s. utilize a different headliner that does not use a stiffener.thus, the latter vehicles are not included in this investigation.hyundai has inspected the headliner assemblies from eight elantra vehicles (which were sold in the korean market) with production dates in the same range as the field incident vehicle.hyundai reported to odi that the metal brackets from these vehicles were found to be securely attached to the headliners.hyundai also has conducted several static deployment tests in attempts to replicate the field incident.in one test, the metal bracket detached from the headliner but the test condition did not replicate or explain the condition observed in the incident vehicle.an engineering analysis has been opened to further assess whether incidents like the single field incident could potentially occur with other subject vehicles.in addition to the subject vehicles, odi also will collect and review information on my 2011 and 2013 elantra vehicles that have headliners with stiffeners similar to those in the subject vehicles.to date, there have been no reports on the my 2011 and 2013 vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification number: 10457696 | ||||||
| PE12012 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 05/10/2012 | Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment | |||
| Odi has received a complaint of an improper deployment of the driver-side curtain air bag that deployed as a result of a crash.the photographs of the model year 2012 hyundai elantra provided by the vehicle owner show a metal component protruding from the left edge of the headliner above the driver's seat.it appears that the metal component caused a laceration to the driver's ear/face.an investigation has been opened to evaluate the alleged defect in the subject vehicles.the odi report cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number: 10457696 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 19000 | 1 | |
| On october 19,2012, i was driving on 94 e in milwaukee, wisconsin and got into an accident involving four vehicles. the traffic was going at a steady pace around 60 mph. the next thing i saw was brake lights and the car in front of me hitting the vehicle in front of him. i knew i would not be able to stop in time and hit the car in front of me and i also was hit from behind. i was the 3rd of 4 vehicles so my car was damaged in the front and the back. the damage was estimated at around $13,000. none of the airbags deployed. i went to the emergency room upon the night of the accident with back, neck, arm, and chest pain. fortunately, i did not have any broken bones or serious injuries. i still have some aches and pains but am very blessed to be uninjured. although i was fortunate to be physically healthy, i felt it was necessary to report this incident. i am a 24 year old active/healthy adult. if it were an inactive adult, an elderly person, or if a child were in the passenger seat, the outcome would not have been as fortunate. i needed to report this incident for others who had purchased the 2012 hyundai elantra. i know previous reports have been made regarding this make/model and the airbags and i felt like it is my duty to report my situation. *tr | |||
| 10/19/2012 | 19000 | ||
| On october 19,2012, i was driving on 94 e in milwaukee, wisconsin and got into an accident involving four vehicles. the traffic was going at a steady pace around 60 mph. the next thing i saw was brake lights and the car in front of me hitting the vehicle in front of him. i knew i would not be able to stop in time and hit the car in front of me and i also was hit from behind. i was the 3rd of 4 vehicles so my car was damaged in the front and the back. the damage was estimated at around $13,000. none of the airbags deployed. i went to the emergency room upon the night of the accident with back, neck, arm, and chest pain. fortunately, i did not have any broken bones or serious injuries. i still have some aches and pains but am very blessed to be uninjured. although i was fortunate to be physically healthy, i felt it was necessary to report this incident. i am a 24 year old active/healthy adult. if it were an inactive adult, an elderly person, or if a child were in the passenger seat, the outcome would not have been as fortunate. i needed to report this incident for others who had purchased the 2012 hyundai elantra. i know previous reports have been made regarding this make/model and the airbags and i felt like it is my duty to report my situation. | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 23000 | 1 | |
| 2012 elantra was struck in center of hood by jeep suv at approximately 45* angle. jeep was traveling approximately 45 mph. elantra was traveling approximately 5 mph. elantra bumper caved in all the way to the engine block in the center. air bags did not deploy. investigating officer questioned why air bags did not deploy as well as the wrecker driver. both commented that in their experience the air bags should have deployed in this case. photos available for review. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2012 | 23000 | ||
| 2012 elantra was struck in center of hood by jeep suv at approximately 45* angle. jeep was traveling approximately 45 mph. elantra was traveling approximately 5 mph. elantra bumper caved in all the way to the engine block in the center. air bags did not deploy. investigating officer questioned why air bags did not deploy as well as the wrecker driver. both commented that in their experience the air bags should have deployed in this case. photos available for review. | |||
| 04/07/2012 | |||
| Drivers side air bag delpoyed and metal bracket deployed with air bag from headliner area also and sliced my ear in half... could have been neck... i have pictures of the wreckage inside and outside... | |||
| 04/07/2012 | |||
| Drivers side air bag delpoyed and metal bracket deployed with air bag from headliner area also and sliced my ear in half... could have been neck... i have pictures of the wreckage inside and outside... kyle stefan winston 8508 park road charlotte nc 28210 704-771-3699 cell kylewinston@gmail.com | |||
| 02/11/2012 | |||
| Stated hyundai was hit on driver side rear by an suv. rear door curled around center post but side air bag did not deploy. driver suffered slight concussion and neck strain. rear door was destroyed along with rear fender & rocker panel. estimated speed of offending suv was 25. | |||