Consumer Complaint Detail

HYUNDAI / SANTA FE / 2006

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006087330 Incident Date: Dec, 01 2006
Consumer's City: BURLINGTON Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America
Model Name: SANTA FE Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: KM8SC73E46U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 02 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jun, 28 2006
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Brakes failed to apply when coming to a stop at a red light causing me to hit the back of the car in front of me; speed less than 10 mph; brakes "bucked" and would not re-engage and did not stop the car in time to prevent accident; applied emergency brake and turned off ignition to stop process; reported to local police; car has been impounded for investigation and confirmation of technical difficulties. *nm