A man driving a new 2012 Hyundai Elantra was injured after a side-curtain airbag deployed with a metal bracket, slicing his ear in half. The driver has complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which will now launch an investigation.
The NHTSA and Hyundai will investigate to see if this problem will occur in all 2012 Elantras. Hyundai says it has not received any other reports of injuries and does not plan on issuing a recall at this time. So far they have not been able to inspect the vehicle.
The Elantra, Hyundai’s second best-selling car, was recently named North American Car of the Year.
If you have been injured by a defective or dangerous airbag, contact the dangerous airbag attorneys of Stepleton Dugan, LLC by calling 513-321-7733.

