| Issue ID | 919716 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10458062 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/05/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The left front strut coil spring broke in two,while vehicle was parked, i am a 30 year ase master technician, and this failure is not a normal wear occurrence, i have done some research, and have found this to be happening all over the united states. This is definately a safety issue , that the hyundai corporation should be addressing before someone gets seriously hurt or worse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HENDERSON , NY |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73D25UXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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