| Issue ID | 1606064 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11265336 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/04/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULA |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai santa fe. While driving, the vehicle shut off and was unable to be driven. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to dick smith hyundai (825 congaree rd, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 284-7777) where it was diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15714282. The manufacturer declined reimbursement. The failure mileage was 165,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREENVILLE, SC |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH13E08HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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