# 2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
> **FATAL** · NHTSA complaint `489535` · 2004-08-10 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 3
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ACCENT
- **Year:** 2002
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
GOING DOWN A HILL, MY NIECE SUDDENLY COULD NOT STEER HER VEHICLE, RESULTING IN 3 TEENAGE DEATHS, AND 3 SERIOUS INJURIES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT AXLE HAD A CLEAN BREAK IN IT.THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO MANGLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
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