# 1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
> NHTSA complaint `136423` · 1998-07-01 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ELANTRA
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
## Narrative
DEFECTIVE STEERING SYSTEM CAUSED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,  RESULTING IN  AN ACCIDENT. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, STEERING HAD A VIBRATION AND TIRES WERE WORN TOO QUICKLY.  ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE OVERHEATING INTERMITTENTLY.  DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.  *AK
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