| Issue ID | 1076633 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10598412 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/04/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was purchased, brand new, a year ago or so. It was recalled, among 20300 vehicles in the usa. I took it to the dealer (henderson hyandai superstore (702-565-1500) three consecutive times, over the last 12 months. They are still refusing to address this very dangerous problem. I am the father of two infants, 3 and 1 year-old. I cannot drive this defective vehicle, endangering thereby my life, my wife's, and my two babies. Therefore, i request a refund of some $13,000 already put into this innately defective vehicle. I ask respectfully that you assist me, asap. Thank you very much! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZU3LB0DGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
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| Drive train type | FWD |
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