Consumer Complaint Detail

HYUNDAI / ELANTRA / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006084241 Incident Date: Nov, 02 2006
Consumer's City: SUMMERFIELD Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America
Model Name: ELANTRA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:wheel cylinders
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: KMHDN45D53U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 02 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 20 2005
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated prior to the brakes failing, an odor of brake fluid was noticed. after the vehicle was towed to the service dealer, the problem was identified as leakage of the rear wheel cylinders, which were replaced. the vehicle was taken to an out of state service dealer for scheduled service and the contact was informed the brakes needed adjustment. when the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, the contact was informed the rear brake cylinders were leaking again, after only 8118 miles and 13 months time. the manufacturer was not alerted.