Buying A Hyundai... Think Again
#1
Posted 15 May 2012 - 11:50 PM
http://www.autoblog....ag-separates-d/
Safety features like airbags are supposed to keep us safe in the event of a collision. But one driver allegedly met with a nasty surprise when an airbag in his car reportedly sliced his ear in half.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the incident occurred on April 7 when an unnamed owner of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra was in a crash. Apparently the side curtain airbag on the driver's side rapidly inflated (like it's supposed to) but took with it a metal bracket (which it's not). The result was a severe laceration to the driver's ear in an automotive reenactment of Holyfield-Tyson II.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is apparently looking into the event, but has yet to issue a recall. Hyundai for its part insists the incident was isolated, and that it has not received reports of anything similar happening to any other drivers.
#2
Posted 16 May 2012 - 12:01 PM
http://www.autoblog....ag-separates-d/
Safety features like airbags are supposed to keep us safe in the event of a collision. But one driver allegedly met with a nasty surprise when an airbag in his car reportedly sliced his ear in half.
According to the Detroit Free Press, the incident occurred on April 7 when an unnamed owner of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra was in a crash. Apparently the side curtain airbag on the driver's side rapidly inflated (like it's supposed to) but took with it a metal bracket (which it's not). The result was a severe laceration to the driver's ear in an automotive reenactment of Holyfield-Tyson II.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is apparently looking into the event, but has yet to issue a recall. Hyundai for its part insists the incident was isolated, and that it has not received reports of anything similar happening to any other drivers.
Aaaaargh, OMG... I will definitely not be buying an Elantra today, thanks for the posting, very informative
#3
Posted 16 May 2012 - 12:41 PM
hahah ... dont panic... our malaysian version Elantra does not have side/curtain airbags... so your ear(s) are safe... FOR NOW
#4
Posted 16 May 2012 - 05:47 PM
well, we don't know the full story of what happened...just like the Toyota "runaway cars"....remember all the trouble they were having, ? All of it was driver error! The Yanks being a litigious lot (or the vulture lawyers over there are) big case was made out of nothing.
#5
Posted 16 May 2012 - 06:19 PM
Sure ! Sure ! Korean car semuanya OK ! Sweep Sweep ! Lift Carpet ! Drop Carpet ! No Problem !
#6
Posted 16 May 2012 - 07:41 PM
This is SV again!!!
He came from Singaland, that's why he post this accident here! Looks like ban no. 2 coming soon.
#7
Posted 16 May 2012 - 09:10 PM
He came from Singaland, that's why he post this accident here! Looks like ban no. 2 coming soon.
Just as I thought, there is "fish“ between u & sv, seem like u know him more than anybody else,
Hello ! the Ferrari Hyundai accident case is such a high profile news, you could even see it in thestar daily chilli, infact there is more spicy aftermath from the accident, go n discover ur self.
Lesson of the day, don't drink & drive, you r not the only one that getting killed.
#8
Posted 17 May 2012 - 12:08 AM
Hello ! the Ferrari Hyundai accident case is such a high profile news, you could even see it in thestar daily chilli, infact there is more spicy aftermath from the accident, go n discover ur self.
Lesson of the day, don't drink & drive, you r not the only one that getting killed.
so high profile you hijacked this thread with it? I thought it was about buying a Hyundai? Think again! What's this crash got to do with thinking again when buying a Hyundai? You mean if you buy a Hyundai, go to Singaland you will be killed by mad Ferarri drivers? Please explain your diverse train of thought.
#9
Posted 17 May 2012 - 08:52 AM
Fortunately it's about Hyundai, if it happens in a Forte, this thread will become even more interesting with replies from desperate sales staff. Anyway, don't buy a car just based on looks only unless you are one rich kid that will dump your car like you dump your socks.
#10
Posted 18 May 2012 - 07:53 PM
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