| Issue ID | 1313070 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10899117 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/08/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver-side sun visor broke after a road trip, during which it was not even used much. I have read online that this is common problem, and i have attached a picture which gives an example of the common problem that has exactly occurred for one of my sun visors. This is a frustrating problem, and i have needed to spend the past 3 weeks driving one-handed because my other hand is needed to keep the sun visor from totally impairing my vision. I have even developed pain in my arm which i most commonly use to support the visor while driving. I consider this a safety issue because it prevents driving with 2 hands. My vision is totally obscured when it is not supported because i am tall person (6'5"). It is an issue always, when vehicle is driving or parked. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOUTH BEN, IN |
| 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? | 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 | 0 |
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