| Issue ID | 1722197 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11394433 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VERACRUZ |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai veracruz. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the headlights started to dim as the vehicle began to stall without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle into a service center however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact then had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective alternator due to oil leakage from the engine. The contact then received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) which she linked to the failure. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 189000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUDSON, NC |
| VIN pattern | KM8NU13C69UXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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