| Issue ID | 915260 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10454559 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 31/03/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel sending unit. I had it replaced in december 2011. Having problems with gas smell in cabin of suv. Hall hyundai of newport new on jefferson ave. Put the unit it. Since the unit was install i have smell gasoline. Took it in to hall hyundai if newport news on saturday, march 31, 2012 and they stated they could not smell anything. I explain to them if, it is full you get a strong odor of gas. If it is at half tank, no smell. So i was advised to bring it in at half tank. Nothing was resolved. Still smelling gas. Took vehicle over to hall hyundai of chesapeake april 7th, 2018. I filled the tank up so the order could be smell and it was noticed. They stated that they took out the back seat and took the unit out and put it back in and tightened it. They say the cleaned the carpet and ionized it. I was there from 9:40 a. M. Until 4:20 p. M. When i got into the suv a strong odor of cleaning solution was present. It is now monday, april 9th 2012 and the present of the smell of gas it still there. I am so tired of driving and getting headaches. All i want it the suv repair. Question: why would[xxx] at the chesapeake say, she is going to contact the service manager at newport new hyundia and let them know what was done. So, was something wrong and if it is who is going to pay for it. That is the big battle between the dealers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E17HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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