| Issue ID | 1418074 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11040270 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE SPORT |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/10/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving down interstate i80 20 miles west of lincoln, ne at approximately 80 mph. I heard a noise from the engine and it locked up immediately, the tachometer dropped to 0 rpm and i lost power steering. This vehicle had already had the recall performed for the known engine locking issue. Without some quick reaction there very easily could have been severe injuries. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ANDOVER, KS |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZW3LAXDGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 80 |
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