| Issue ID | 1156620 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10682209 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 07/02/15 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud pop noise and the front passenger tire blew. The contact was able to safely merge off the highway avoiding a collision. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire shop. The mechanic stated that the passenger front defective and verified that all four wheels were scalloped on the inside bead area of the rim. As a result, all four rims and tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. Vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 158000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DEER PARK , WA |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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