| Issue ID | 1561361 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11205372 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/04/19 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Accelerator stuck while merging onto the freeway, vehicle was going 85 mph when i put it in neutral and used brakes to stop. The engine continued "racing" after stopping and stopped only after i shut off the ignition. Now also happens when accelerating on city streets. Extreme danger if someone driving has this happen and panics. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RESCUE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E87HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 85 |
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