Consumer Complaint Detail

HYUNDAI / ELANTRA / 2002

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003252750 Incident Date: Sep, 30 2003
Consumer's City: WESTPORT Consumer's State: MA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America
Model Name: ELANTRA Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: KMHDN45012U Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 18 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Dec, 31 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The brakes failed and as a result the consumer crashed the vehicle crashed into a pole. the vehicle was no longer under warranty since salt water was involved. the dealership is not responding to the needs of the consumer and the manufacturer is in denial of any brake problems. please provide any additional information. *nm there was also oil leaking from the vehicle. the consumer later received a recall notice regarding brake failure, however the consumer was told it was not the problem.*jb