Issue ID | 785430 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10326596 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 12/04/07 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai tucson. The contact stated while sitting idle at a traffic stop, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warrant. The vehicle crashed into a preceding vehicle. The contact confirmed this was the third crash resulting from unintended acceleration in the vehicle. The contact confirmed that when the acceleration would occur, the vehicle could be stopped by switching the gear to neutral. The vehicle was left with the dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 50 and the current mileage was 28000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CONCORD, NH |
VIN pattern | KM8JM12B57UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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