NHTSA Complaint #11631811 — 2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11631811
Vehicle	2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	December 20, 2024
Date Filed	December 20, 2024
Mileage	158,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated while coming to a stop, the contact was informed by another driver that while coming to a stop the brake lights were inoperable. The contact was informed that the brake lights failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brake light switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

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