NHTSA Complaint #11519419 — 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11519419 |
| Vehicle | 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 185,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IN |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and released; however, the brake light remained illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V280000 (Exterior Lighting). Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff while making a turn. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V187000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.
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