| Issue ID | 1132698 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10658848 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/11/08 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. While driving various speeds and making a right turn, a squealing noise emitted from underneath the vehicle. Also, the vehicle lunged forward when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician discovered that the steering shaft was bent and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the squealing sound continued to occur. In addition, the failure caused the front passenger side tire to deflate. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 5,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CARPENTERSVILLE, IL |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73D56UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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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