Consumer Complaint Detail

HYUNDAI / ELANTRA / 2005

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006064757 Incident Date: May, 08 2006
Consumer's City: YUCAIPA Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America
Model Name: ELANTRA Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KMHDN56D05U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 08 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 31 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the resistance of the brakes has decrease considerably since the vehicle was purchased. the brake pedal must be depressed with extreme force to stop the vehicle. when the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, it was determined that the left rear caliper was defective; causing excessive brake pad wear on the left side. as a result of the excessive brake pad wear, the left rear rotor has developed deep grooves. the manufacturer has not been alerted.