NHTSA Complaint #11531967 — 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11531967
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	June 1, 2023
Date Filed	July 13, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Brake and fuel lines corroded due to failure of manufacture to coat lines completely. Lost brakes completely without warning. Confirmed by Hoffman and Burnham auto services. Also contacted Garvey Hyundai who stayed this is a problem with these vehicles. Contacted Hyundai customer service as there is a Recall issued in Canada for this problem. Hyundai stated no foreseeable recall in the U.S. Lost of brakes could be deathly, not to mention high risk of fire and death if fuel lines corroded thru

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