Issue ID | 1469352 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11097665 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 22/06/90 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On may 22nd i was stopped at a red light in heavy traffic. There was a lady in a jeep infront of me. The light turned green, cars slowly began to move and as soon as i accelerated gently the lady infront of me slammed on her breaks about 15 to 20 feet infront of me. Instinctively i slammed on my breaks as well but my vehicle did not stop. Instead it continued forward right into the back of her jeep. At the point of impact my car was going about 10mph. My foot never came off the breaks and i had more than enough space to slow down and stop. Had the breaks not failed me i would not be dealing with an accident. This is my first auto collision and i want someone to be held accountable for these faulty breaks. They have never failed before or failed an inspection. Nor were there any indicators prior to them failing to stop. The ladys jeep only has minor scratches and the whole hood of my elantra is destroyed, the radiator is caved in, grill is smashed, headlight is gone. I believe the car is totalled. The damage is most likely worth more than the car. I never even made it past the stoplight. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BUENA PARK, CA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 10 |
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