| Issue ID | 1397432 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11012825 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/07/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. While driving at a low speed, the brake pedal vibrated and made an abnormal sound. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the stopping distance was extended and nearly struck another vehicle. The contact searched online for recalls and found nhtsa campaign number: 04v131000 (service brakes). The vehicle was not included in the recall notification. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for his vin and recommended that the contact call his local dealer. The contact called the local dealer (schimmer ford lincoln hyundai of peru, 911 shooting park rd, peru, il, 61354, 815-224-4500) and was informed that there was no open recall on the vehicle. The dealer also stated that unless the manufacturer was going to reimburse their services, no further assistance would be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 179000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SENECA, IL |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73D04VXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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