Issue ID | 1438942 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11062214 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TUCSON |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 10/01/18 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai tucson. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise. Upon opening the driver's side door, there was an abnormal popping noise and a piece of metal detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coil spring fractured. Sansone auto mall (100 us highway 1, avenel, nj 07001) advised the contact to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CARTERET, NJ |
VIN pattern | KM8JU3AC0CUXXXXXX |
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 |
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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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