In an emailed response, the Hyundai motor corporation is deflecting a malfunction and possible safety issue with its redesigned 2013 model vehicles" bluetooth functionality to wireless carriers and/or phone manufactures" equipment when it is evident that the issue is with their component(s). Issue: - at approximately the 14:45 to 15:00 minute call duration, the vehicle's bluetooth mutes the drivers" communication. This causes an undue necessity for the drivers to manually manipulate the vehicle?S components or the drivers? personal handset, to continue the communication. The type of phone and carrier determines the extent of the drivers? unnecessary action. This distraction undermines the safety benefits associated with bluetooth hands-free motor vehicle operation. Evidence: - various phone manufacturers" handsets (thru multiple carriers) exhibit the same issue. Furthermore, internet research finds the same problem being reported by different 2013 Hyundai vehicle owners. townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.F202db3 considering the consequences of distracted motor vehicle operation this issue should be considered by the NHTSA for further review.

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