| Issue ID | 561748 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10137731 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 29/08/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Customer resolution to warranty coverage on the 2004 santa fe due to obvious defect and/or inherent problem regarding the clutch assembly.*mr while driving the clutch snapped rendering the vehicle undrivable. The was no wringing of indication of a problem prior to this incident. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who refuse to repair the vehicle under warranty because he believed the failure was due to improper use by the consumer. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22496 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CASTAIC, CA |
| VIN pattern | KM8S812824UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/12/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | KEYES HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | VAN NUYS |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |