Air Brake Related Problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra

Table 1 shows three common air brake related problems of the 2001 Hyundai Elantra.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Hyundai Elantra

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Antilock problems
1
Air Brake Foot Control problems
1
Air Brake Automatic Slack Adjuster problems
1

Air Brake Antilock problem #1

The consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes, the brakes will lock up causing the consumer to have a vehicle accident. Dealer notified. The consumer states that after mcconnell, she had taken the vehicle to big 10 to check the brakes. The consumer states that she and a passenger were at a red light when the consumer depressed the brakes, no stopping occured and ran through the lights. The consumer struck the rear bumper of the vehicle in front of her.

Air Brake Foot Control problem #2

Brakes failed. Unable to stop. Had to initiate emergency measures--emergency brake, put car into park.

Air Brake Automatic Slack Adjuster problem #3

Consumer had to constantly put brake fluid in vehicle. When the brakes were applied the brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle hit another vehicle. There were no injuries. The dealer was contacted.


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