NHTSA Complaint #11427123 — 2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427123
Vehicle	2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	April 1, 2021
Date Filed	July 30, 2021
Mileage	118,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact discovered that there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel tank was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

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