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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	714026
Internal NHTSA #	10259987
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SANTA FE
Model Year	2008
File date	14/02/09
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	On february 14, 2009 i incurred a scalp laceration that required 6 staple sutures when i hit my head with the rear hatchback door of my 2008 hyundai santa fe suv. I later learned from other motorists that this has happened to them in their suv's. I would suggest a visible warning sticker be placed somewhere near the pull strap warning motorists when they lower their hatchback doors.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHICAGO, IL
VIN pattern	5NMSG13D58HXXXXXX
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	1
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	0
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2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Hyundai SANTA FE Structure Body Hatchback Liftgate Problems, Complaints and Defects

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