| Issue ID | 1454877 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11080306 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/03/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Front coil spring rusted and broke; it rubbed against my tire. Not sure how tire did not rupture while i was driving on i-95. The other front coil spring was rusted, but it did not break yet. Clearly this part is defective. Coil had plastic sleeve on it, water must collect underneath and rust it out. Created case number 11066195 with hyundai, but they have not acknowledged any responsibility, despite my repeated concerns about safety. They also would not reimburse me for repair because |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87824 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAPLE SHADE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZHDAG0CGXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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