# 2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `451455` · 2004-01-23 · 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:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT BELT POPPED LOOSE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT A TREE.  NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.  THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES.  THE DRIVER WAS SEEN BY A MEDICAL TECHNICIAN ON SITE, BUT REFUSED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
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