| Issue ID | 492205 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10082032 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/07/04 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving in traffic between 10-15 mph, the steering wheel suddenly pulled hard to the left, without being motioned to. When this occurred the vehicle crashed into a pole. This resulted in the driver's sustaining a stress line fracture to his left wrist. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 153 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH RIVER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73D24UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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