Issue ID | 1052689 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10576156 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 19/03/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | This has happened to me 2 times, upon driving the car it randomly accelerates all on its own. Its as if someone is putting the pedal to the metal and trying to brake at the same time.. Slamming on the brakes only slows it down but not enough then i proceed to pull the emergency brake all the way which only assits a little.. So at this point i am at the complete mercy of a vechicle with a mind of its own.. Im stuck driving a car that wont stop for 3 exits in the breakdown lane and 2 seconds away from calling the state police for assistance... Putting it into neutral didnt stop it either it kept going!!! Took it immediatly to the hyundai dealership and after putting 100 miles on it to try and recreate the issue ( which thats a very dangerous issue to recreate ) it didnt occor for them so i was handed my keys and told to drive off in a possible death machine with a mind of its own. I take my car for the scheduled maitinece and do my part so hyundai should not want thier loyal consumers driving such hazards.... Ive read several simailar stories and people have had no luck in getting this matter resolved thier soulution was to get a new car ... If only it was that easy. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MANCHESTER, CT |
VIN pattern | KMHDU46D29UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 14/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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