| Issue ID | 1355027 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10950461 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/02/17 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver and passenger front seat belt buckles have become very difficult to open. Hyundai dealership agreed that the seat belts should be replaced, however hyundai did not agree to paying for replacement. I believe that the seat belt buckles are defective and a safety hazard. I think that they are defective for having failed when the vehicle is still below 60,000 miles. I think that they are a safety hazard because if we were in an accident, i am not sure whether we could get out of the vehicle. Bbb would not take our case in arbitration since the vehicle is out of the 5 year auto manufacturer bump-to-bumper warranty. I believe that hyundai should reimburse us for the replacement of our seat belts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57541 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PENSACOLA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D79HXXXXXX |
| 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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