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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002098964 | Incident Date: Aug, 24 2002 |
| Consumer's City: MESA | Consumer's State: AZ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America |
| Model Name: SANTA FE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KM8SC83D71U | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 31 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 30 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Vehicle would not start when leaving from dealership after purchasing, cause according to dealer was defective battery. battery was replaced. eleven months later i experienced engine had slow cranking to start and lights dimmed when air compressor engaged and the car was at low rpms. radio then turned off lights went out, and vehicle almost stalled. turned off air, radio and lights (luckily it was sundown not dark yet) and proceeded home. contacted dealership and once again problem was attributed to defective battery. battery was replaced. it should be noted that hyundai had increased the output of the alternator in the newer santa fe models to 110amp output. it would seem that they have noted the inadequate output of the earlier alternator. i would think this would warrant an investigation into the retrofitting of earlier vehicles to the higher output alternator. also discussions with other santa fe owners that have this make and model have in some instances obtained a replacement for the upgraded alternator through warranty.*ak |
