| Issue ID | 701470 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10249326 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | AZERA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 18/11/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai azera. While driving 35 mph on a dark road, the driver was unable to see a deer in the road because the headlights were shining only 20 feet ahead. As a result, the deer was struck by the vehicle. The driver was uninjured and the vehicle was not damaged. The vehicle was driven to the driver's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the headlights were not defective. The manufacturer stated that there was a recall relating to the headlights, but it did not apply to the vehicle. The current mileage was 33,375 and failure mileage was 33,300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | KMHFC46F86AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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