Issue ID | 909564 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10450095 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/01/12 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra equipped with continental contiprocontact tires, line size 205/55r/16. The contact stated that he drove over a very small pothole at 45 mph and the front driver's side tire blew. The contact expressed concern that the tire blew while driving over such a small pothole. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and a new tire was installed. Both the dealer and vehicle manufacturer were made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The tire manufacturer was also notified of the failure and stated that the failure was due to a road hazard. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 900. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 900 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ |
VIN pattern | 5NPDH4AEXCHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 12/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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