| Issue ID | 1705148 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11375273 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | EQUUS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/09/18 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai equus. The contact stated that the powder coating from each wheel detached and lodged between the brake pads and rotors causing the braking system to malfunction and the braking distance to be extended. The failure occurred to all four wheels. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer - brandon hyundai located at 9915 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, where the debris was removed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed by a powder coating expert that the cause of the failure was due to a faulty powder coating application process. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRANDON, FL |
| VIN pattern | KMHGH4JH8GUXXXXXX |
| 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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