| Issue ID | 1264047 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10837957 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/02/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When i depressed the accelerator the pedal went down to the floor on its own and no amount of braking could bring the car under control. At the time i was traveling at 55mph and the car shot to 70mph. Finally after pumping brakes several times the pedal popped up with an audible sound. Happened the next day as well same thing. I have read that the throttle position sensor is the culprit and the dealerships cite driver error, and floor mats, which is what i was told. I am attaching a letter sent to hyundai and the nhtsa. Happend the following day as well. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLEN COVE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSH73E28HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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