Issue ID | 1007725 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10538390 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 01/09/10 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The headlight lenses have not just oxidized as is common with vehicles that have plastic lenses. The material actually has hairline cracks running throughout. That defect, coupled with the oxidation that no amount of polishing has been able to remedy makes the brightness of even the best replacement bulbs less safe for nighttime operation. The dealer and hyundai usa both refused to offer a remedy. *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GREER, SC |
VIN pattern | KM8JM12B45UXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 26/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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