| Issue ID | 777585 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10320239 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/03/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Back driver side caliper overheated on a 2007 hyundai santa fe with 32,000 miles on it. The brake pads were ruined as the vehicle was being driven one day 3/15/2010. I drove over 200 miles before i heard the loud droning sound of the brakes. Even when the brakes were not engaged the caliper was still pressing against the brake pad. Smoke coming from the wheel as well as residue on the rims. The dealership will not fix it under warranty as per hyundais instructions. The cost will be #300. 00-$400. 00 and they said it was caused by rust which they said they saw in other santa fe's. I believe this is a serious defect in the vehicle as the tire could catch fire and explode causing a dangerous accident. Hyundai doesn't see a problem with this and will not warranty this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NANTICOKE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73E17HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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