| Issue ID | 672632 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10225688 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/12/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer because there was a power steering reservoir leak. The front steering rack was replaced with a new one at that time. The new front steering rack developed a leak and the vehicle was returned to the dealer for repair. He is currently preparing to take the vehicle back to the dealer for the same failure, as well as a new one. While driving over a bump at any speed, making a turn, or backing out of a parking lot, the steering wheel moves from center and goes to either the left or right side. In addition, the esc light illuminates and disables the feature. The vin and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 10,000 and failure mileage was 9,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PATCHOGUE, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | ATLANTIC AUTO MALL |
| Dealer's telephone number | 631-587-0700 |
| Dealer's city | WEST ISLIP |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 11795 |