| Issue ID | 1338572 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10929811 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 01/12/16 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On three occasions now, i have nearly hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk, because i did not see that pedestrian. All three were hidden from my view by a combination of the driver side mirror and the frame of the car on the left side of the windshield. Together, the placement of these two features creates a surprisingly large blind spot. I think it is partly related to the fact that the seats in the car also cannot be raised enough; i have good front visibility, but if i could get higher i do think the mirror might be less of an obstacle. Each time this has happened, i learn a new type of situation in which i must not trust what i see, but i worry about unanticipated situations in the future. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOLLISTER, CA |
| VIN pattern | KM8SMDHF8EUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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