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  Defect Investigation of Passenger Air Bag Related Fatalities

Investigation of Passenger Air Bag Related Fatalities

Subject: Passenger air bag related fatalities
Components covered:
  • Front air bags
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jul. 7, 1999. It was closed on Jan. 5, 2000. Deployment of the front passenger air bags in minor or moderate severity crashes may result in fatal injuries to the occupants of the right front passenger seat
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1995 Hyundai Accent
  • 1996 Hyundai Accent
  • 1997 Hyundai Accent

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