Issue ID | 1314196 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10903023 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 30/08/16 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai tucson. While driving in reverse, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. There was a vibration from the vehicle and the contact noticed that the wheels were leaning sideways. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel cradle was rusted and fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 01/27/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at their expense. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | WITTENSVILLE, KY |
VIN pattern | KM8JN72D26UXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 02/10/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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 | DESKINS MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 855-201-2001 |
Dealer's city | PIKESVILLE |
Dealer's state code | KY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 41501 |