| Issue ID | 941559 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10475793 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 27/08/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai santa fe. The contact stated that while driving 4 mph, the vehicle lost all steering capabilities. There was no tension in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and he contact was informed that a bolt had become loose from the steering shaft and also a clock spring needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was in need of an alignment. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and the current mileages were 34,000. .. Updated 09-28-12 *bf updated 11/19/12 *bf the consumer stated vehicle was stopped but was not operational. Updated 11/20/2012 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST. PETERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZG3ABXBGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 4 |
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