| Issue ID | 866515 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10410063 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/05/11 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai santa fe. The contact noticed that the striker plate that connects to the taping plate was not properly welded onto the door frame; as a result, the left rear passenger door would not remain closed. The dealer advised the contact that since her vehicle was no longer under warranty that she was responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 100,289. The approximate failure mileage was 97,580. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97580 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHMOND, VA |
| VIN pattern | KM8SB12B54UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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