Issue ID | 1172929 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10703899 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/04/12 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Three separate incidents over three years beginning in 2012 and continuing to 2015. Two cracked rims, three sidewall bulges, resulting in two tire blow-outs and one almost-ready-to-blow. Car has low-profile tires, which combined with hyundai stiff front suspension renders car unable to handle any kind of rough roads or potholes. Extremely dangerous. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEW YORK, NY |
VIN pattern | KMHDC8AE4BUXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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