| Issue ID | 1601512 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11255907 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 03/09/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact noticed that water was collecting in the rear passenger brake light. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to winner hyundai (591 s dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, (302) 877-2489) where it was diagnosed that the brake light seal fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZGDAB0BGXXXXXX |
| 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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