Issue ID | 412508 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10016530 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | XG350 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 05/11/02 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | New 2003 hyundia xg350 sudden acceleration when starting off from a stop. Car starts off slow then suddenly accelerates causing the car to lunge forward. May cause rear end crashes . We have had many close calls especially in bumper to bumper traffic. Dealer is un-able to correct. Says this is an engineering problem hyundai is working on. I have had this problem since taking delivery oct. 2002. Dealer has had car in shop repeated times to attempt corrective action. Dealer acknowledges product problem with 2003 and 2003 models. *nlm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4500 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CECIL , AL |
VIN pattern | KMHFU45E72AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 25/10/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CAPITOL HYUNDIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 334-279-6555 |
Dealer's city | MONTGOMERY |
Dealer's state code | AL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 36117 |