6.0
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 13,100 miles
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The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Tucson. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph. While depressing the brake an unintended acceleration occurred without warning. Immediately, extreme bodily force was required to depress the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The failure occurred at any speed under 15 mph. The identical failure occurred on three separate occasions. The contact has been unsuccessful in reaching the manufacturer and an authorized dealer. The failure and current mileages were 1,199.
- Waltersburg, PA, USA
- Upper Darby, PA, USA