| Issue ID | 833907 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10372736 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/12/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While turning the steering wheel of my suv to pull into a parking space in a large grocery store parking lot, the suv involuntarily accelerated forward at a great amount of speed. I applied the brake firmly, but the suv continued to speed forward into the parking space. My fear was that there was a car immediately in front of me that was parked facing in. I assumed that the only way i was going to stop was if i crashed head on with the car opposite me. Fortunately, i had the brake almost to the floor of the suv when it finally lurched to a stop. I then called the dealership who sent a tow truck to pick up the vehicle. It has been at the dealership since approximately 4:30 p. M. On friday, december 17, 2010. The dealership said they would look at it today, monday, december 20. I have yet to hear from them this morning. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12650 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | NAPLES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NMSG13D49HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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