# 1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `180176` · 1999-10-26 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ELANTRA
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN A 35MPH ZONE , AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT AND CONSUMER HIT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE OTHER VEHICLE. FRONT END OF CAR WAS DAMAGED. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THE CONSUMER'S INSURANCE COMPANY WANTED TO WRITE IT OFF AS TOTALLED.
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