| Issue ID | 1520105 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11156803 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 05/12/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column coupler was fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently at the independent mechanic for replacement of the coupler. The dealer (holler hyundai, 1150 orlando ave, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 645-6203) was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in a recall for the steering wheel failure. A case was opened and the contact was referred to nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORLANDO, FL |
| VIN pattern | KM8SR4HF3DUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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