| Issue ID | 1052946 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10576341 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/03/14 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that there was an overpowering and consistent odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle. The contact examined the vehicle and notice that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that there was a small fracture in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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