Issue ID | 1514600 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11152137 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 14/11/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle's engine making a tapping noise from under hood on passenger side when engine was started. Noise increased with acceleration. Vehicle was taken to a certified master mechanic . Mechanic was able to duplicate concern. Vehicle has only 78096 miles. Master mechanic determined the vehicle needs new engine and recognized that this issue should not occur on a vehicle with such low mileage. Mechanic recommended that vehicle be taken to hyundai dealership to have them replace engine under major concern of safety issues : vehicle stalling. Hyundai dealership has vehicle but as of date has not answered to replacing defective engine under a warranty. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
VIN pattern | 5NPDH4AE7DHXXXXXX |
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 |
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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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