| Issue ID | 1102999 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10628108 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VERACRUZ |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 14/08/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle has the proximity start key. On page 5-6 the instructions manual clearly states that the key must be in the vehicle, the ignition switch must be turned and the break must be depressed for the car to start. It further states that the car should be serviced immediately if its operation deviates from the prescribed instructions. The car will start by only adhering to the first two parts of the instruction, which is to have the key present in the car and turning the ignition switch. The danger is it starts without pressing and holding the brake. The instructions for starting the vehicle is located in a yellow warning box and hyundai states that to ignore a warning can result in serious bodily injury or death. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROSSBILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | KM8NU4CC2BUXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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