| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004279731 | Incident Date: May, 07 2004 |
| Consumer's City: ALBANY | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America |
| Model Name: ELANTRA | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Vehicle speed control:cables |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KMHDN45D61U | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: May, 09 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jul, 01 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While traveling in traffic on the long island expressway, the gas pedal was released and it returned to its raised position by its spring. however, the accelerator cable did not release causing the vehicle to continue accelerating. with both feet on the brake pedal trying to stop the car, it still impacted the vehicle ahead. subsequent to the accident, the sticking of the accelerator cable could be replicated intermittently. by tapping and redepressing the gas pedal to the floor the cable would release. at this time, the damage to the car has prevented investigation under the hood. the vehicle damage will be repaired at a shop recommended by my insurance company. *la |
