Issue ID | 1695594 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11363036 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 01/10/20 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2018 hyundai elantra: the car only has 21k but the radiator hose clamp cracked and the hose burst open. The car's engine overheated causing it to be inoperable. Hyundai customer service denies any faulty/manufacturer's defect as well no reported cases with this model and make. This should further be looked into as it may cause significant distress for the owner as well as endangering lives. The incident occurred driving on a freeway under normal conditions. Hyundai refuses to accept liability, even though they are required to under their powertrain warranty, stating the vehicle must be sent to their dealership only. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
VIN pattern | KMHD04LB1JUXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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