| Issue ID | 603549 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169180 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/09/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at any speed, the speedometer dropped down to 0 mph. The speedometer picked back up between 2-5 minutes. The problem was getting progressively worse. The dealership was aware of the problem. Sometimes the problem occurred 2-3 times a day.*ak updated 10/17/2006 - this problem has been ongoing since the vehicle was purchased. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CANTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73DX4UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/10/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WAIKEM AUTO GROUP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | MASSILLON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44646 |