10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 66,667 miles
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The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact noticed that water was collecting in the rear passenger brake light. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to winner Hyundai (591 S dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, (302) 877-2489) where it was diagnosed that the brake light seal fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while entering a parking area at 10 mph, the brake failed to engage as the brake warning light failed to illuminate. The contact attempted to avoid a crash however, crashed into an ice embankment. The contact sustained injuries to both hands. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 13V113000 (exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic) letter was received after the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 25,000.
- Emhurst , IL, USA
- Richmond, CA, USA