Issue ID | 920725 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10458831 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 06/05/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai tucson. The contact was driving 35 to 40 mph when the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated after the failure. The crash caused no injuries and the police were not contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that the electronic power steering motor failed. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRYANT, AR |
VIN pattern | KM8JU3AC3CUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 16/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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