Issue ID | 1552719 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11193607 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | VELOSTER |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 17/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai veloster. While the contact's son was driving 60 mph, the vehicle shook violently. Additionally, oil and smoke emerged from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to columbia hyundai (10981 montgomery rd, cincinnati, oh 45249, (513) 878-1980) where it was diagnosed that the connecting rod block was damaged and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 19v204000 (electrical system, engine). The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15648836. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 64,802. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64802 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MASON, OH |
VIN pattern | KMHTC6AE4DUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 24/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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