NHTSA Complaint #10050573 — 2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10050573
Vehicle	2001 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	December 15, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH SMOKE BEGAN TO COME INTO THE VEHICLE, THEN ENGINE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC INDICATED A PISTON BROKE AND PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE ENGINE.*AK *MR

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