# 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `382908` · 2002-11-19 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ELANTRA
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
AS I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON A WET ROAD SURFACE, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND I HYDROPLANED.  IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE, I SWERVED AND SLAMMED INTO A UTILITY POLE.  THE CAR HIT THE POLE JUST A FEW INCHES OFF DEAD CENTER, CAUSING SUCH SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CAR IT HAS SINCE BEEN TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY.  IN THE ACCIDENT I SUSTAINED NECK, BACK, MOUTH AND HAND INJURIES.  NONE OF THE 4 FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.  DT
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