# 2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `912151` · 2012-03-29 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** TUCSON
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 72,000
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
I WAS DRIVING ON  611 NORTH WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL FORCFULLY TURNED TO THE LEFT.  IT PUT ME IN THE SECOND LANE OF ONGOING TRAFFIC, WHERE I HIT THE OPPOSING CAR HEAD ON.  I WAS KNOCKEDOUT FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES.  I DO NOT KNOW THE OTHER DRIVER'S INJURIES.  I WAS TOLD THEY WERE MINOR.
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