NHTSA Complaint #10467233 — 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10467233
Vehicle	2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 24, 2012
Date Filed	July 24, 2012
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE SALT BEING USED DURING THE WINTER ON THE ROADWAYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 150,000.

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