| Issue ID | 1261749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10836244 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | EQUUS |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/10/15 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The hinges for the rear seat flip-up armrest broke when i sat in the back seat. This armrest is also the cover for the small storage compartment under it. Now there's no cover on the compartment and no place for rear passengers to put their elbows. The hinges are only plastic, but hyundai won't allow the dealer to fix it under warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUENA, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KMHGH4JH1EUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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