| Issue ID | 1140516 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10664582 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | GENESIS |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 16/12/14 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Seat heater elements burning drivers back and bottom while driving the car with no switches turned on. Dealer diagnoses that the problem is heater switch and replaces after three visits to dealership on florin in sacramento ca. Dealer claims that they tested the seat and it was fine , but owner uses car for work , and the burning continues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | KMHGC4DE0BUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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