| Issue ID | 583461 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10153705 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/12/05 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | To whom it may concern: we are writing to you concerning a safety problem with our hyundai santa fe suv that we purchased in september 2005. We have returned to the dealership on several occasions as well as contacted the hyundai corporate usa headquarters, but to no avail. The problem relates to the gas pedal and its acceleration. When the car is at a stop and you apply your foot to the gas pedal, it hesitates and then lurches forward. This in itself is dangerous enough, but if the roads are wet or snow covered, the car tends to slip and skid. By way of explanation, the dealer claims this delay in acceleration is due to the fly-by wire acceleration system. Interestingly enough, the dealership and the head quarters acknowledge the problem, but state that it is merely a function of the vehicle and there is nothing that can be done. We would like to see this problem corrected before a serious accident occurs and would appreciate any assistance that you could provide. Thanking you in advance for your concern and help. Sincerely, bruce and lynne blatt. *jb *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
| City and State | LANGHORNE, PA |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73E35UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/09/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MCCAFFERTY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 215-945-8000 |
| Dealer's city | LANGHORNE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19047 |