| Issue ID | 1434150 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056038 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/12/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Crankshaft harmonic balancer broke apart which caused loss of control: ( of the steering, brakes, lighting, etc. ) the vehicle was in motion at a very low speed while turning into a driveway! Fortunately i was able to immediately stop and shut off the engine which prevented excessive damage from shrapnel. If this occurred at the interstate speeds, it could have proved catastrophic for myself, passengers and other highway travelers. My checking online disclosed there are many occurrences of this nature! Unfortunately i did not take photos. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 111149 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NOKOMIS, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D47HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 3 |
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