2000 Hyundai Accent airbags problems

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Airbags · 84,621 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

On june 17 2008 at 445pm, my daughter was returning home from school in her 2000 hyundai onj the new york state thruway190 north,she was involved in a chain reaction accident,her car rearended a vehicle,and the impact totaled her car. The airbag didn't deploy she was injured bruising and whiplash,I called hyundai headquarters and asked if they wanted to inspect the vehicle to establish why the airbag did not deploy. The consumer affairs rep carolyn b harvey sent me a form letter saying they were interested I n examining the vehicle , I asked if the vehicle could be sent to a dealer , I was informed they would but there would be a charge of 40 dollars a day, and the process would take 4 to 6 weeks, please add my complaint to your files.

Filed Jan 15, 2006 · Airbags · 71,086 miles · CA · crash

Front end car accident at 70 MPH driver and passenger air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was traveling 20 MPH and was struck by a truck, causing the vehicle spin around, and was struck again. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained multiple injures, and was taken to the emergency room. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Jan 3, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 25,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer hit another vehicle head on, resulting in major front end damage. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries vehicle was towed and totaled. *ak.......

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Airbags · 39,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 35 MPH on october 7, 2003 the vehicle was involved in a front end collision with another vehicle. The occupant of consumer's vehicle was wearing a seat belt but none of the air bags deployed. The consumer's child was severely injured but the occupant of the other vehicle was not injured. *ak

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Airbags · 66,000 miles · MI · crash

While driving at 30 MPH vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Airbags · 12,000 miles · ME · crash

Another vehicle turned in front of consumer's vehicle and caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit an ice bank. Consumer stated the chemicals in the air bag were so strong, she could hardly breath.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · MO · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was approaching an intersection and applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to move forward, as a result the vehicle collided with another vehicle, during this accident the air bags failed to deploy, the seat belt also failed to properly restrain the driver and as a result the drive was thrown into the windshield shattering it, the driver sustained injuries to the head. *ak

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Airbags · FL · crash

While driving vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Consumer was travelling approximately 35mph ,and both driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Vehicle is currently being checked by dealer.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 20-25 MPH, and neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered neck and back injuries. Vehicle at dealership at this time.