NHTSA Complaint #10086510 — 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries 3 Deaths

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10086510
Vehicle	2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 1, 2004
Date Filed	August 10, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	3
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

GOING DOWN A HILL, MY NIECE SUDDENLY COULD NOT STEER HER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN 3 TEENAGE DEATHS, AND 3 SERIOUS INJURIES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT AXLE HAD A CLEAN BREAK IN IT.THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO MANGLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

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