Parking Brake Related Problems of the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

Parking Brake problem

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition with the emergency brake engaged. The contact was standing with the driver's side door open and heard a thump sound. The vehicle started to roll backwards out of a parking space. The contact was struck by the door while attempting to re-enter the vehicle, but was unable to as she was dragged by the vehicle. The vehicle was able to stop once it crossed a main road and collided with a curb. The contact sustained injuries to her entire body that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.