| Issue ID | 540650 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10119981 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | TIBURON |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 05/05/05 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased vehicle on april 25, 2005. Vehicle was under recall for steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion). Consequence would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash. Recall was issued on april 8, 2005 and owners were to be called and instructed not to drive the vehicles. I was not notified of this recall when i purchased this vehicle. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KILLEEN, TX |
| VIN pattern | KMHHN65F95UXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 25/04/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | AUTOMAX |
| Dealer's telephone number | 254-699-2629 |
| Dealer's city | KILLEEN |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 76543 |