Issue ID | 952216 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10485854 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 15/05/12 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai tucson. While parked, the contact noticed that the headlight lens had become discolored. The illumination of the headlights was dimmed by the discoloration of the lens making it difficult for the contact to see the roadway when driving at night. The contact cleaned the lens but the failure recurred. Additionally, the contact noticed that the plastic inside the headlight was melted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MILTON, DE |
VIN pattern | KM8JN72D95UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
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 | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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