| Issue ID | 734984 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10280443 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VERACRUZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/09/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 hyundai veracruz. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the rear liftgate opened unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. The failure recurred at least eleven additional times. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on three occasions. The liftgate power mechanism was replaced; however, the failure persists. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 9,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN pattern | KM8NU13C78UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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