Front Air Bag problems of the 1996 Hyundai Elantra

Four problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 1996 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2001

As consumer was driving he had to swerve to avoid hitting another car. Vehicle went up on a curb, causing both airbags to deploy. Windshield was cracked by airbags/ front end was pushed back. Please add additional information.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1997

When vehicle was involved in a inter-sectional crash, traveling about 25 mph, there was no deployment of air bags. The vehicle was totalled. The crash buckled the fire wall.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/04/1997

Pulled into turning lane when struck by an oncoming vehicle. Consumer was hit in the front of vehicle and neither air bag deployed.

4 Front Air Bag problem

Airbags deployed without an impact or collision. The consumer stated the door handle broke.


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