| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005047886 | Incident Date: Nov, 17 2005 |
| Consumer's City: MIDDLE VILLAGE | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America |
| Model Name: SANTA FE | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KM8SC13D52U | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 27 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Oct, 30 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Left front ball joint failed suddenly and without warning. right front ball joint still ok. failure caused lack of ability to steer the vehicle resulting in an accident. mechanic said it is very rare to see such wear on one side and not the other. car was badly damaged due to resulting accident. |
