NHTSA Complaint #11427354 — 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11427354
Vehicle	2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 26, 2021
Date Filed	August 1, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradle is rusted through" Similar recalls exist for Hyundai Elantra (similar design) and Sonata (engine cradle) for same model year. This represents a dangerous condition. Vehicle is operated in Wisconsin, where roads are salted in winter.

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#10716647 — SERVICE BRAKES — May 15, 2015 — TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN D...

#10716647 — STRUCTURE:BODY — May 15, 2015 — TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN D...

#10671996 — STRUCTURE — January 12, 2015 — BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA A...

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