| Issue ID | 703858 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10251300 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/12/08 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that his windshield wipers stopped working. The dealer stated that the windshield wiper arms were stripped at the point where they were connected to the motor. The repair was not covered under warranty because too many consumers were experiencing the same failure. The failure mileage was 28,770. Updated 3/9/09 *cn updated 03/10/09. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28770 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAUK VILLAGE, IL |
| VIN pattern | KM8SC73D06UXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| 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 | TEAM HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 219-923-2277 |
| Dealer's city | HIGHLAND |
| Dealer's state code | IN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 46322 |