| Issue ID | 1516249 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11153453 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | AZERA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering is making clicking sound when moving the steering wheel slightly to the left and to the right. Based on internet research, the problem appears to be relating to the steering motor coupling issue. The noise occurs rather or not the vehicle is moving or still. The engineer must be running. There's been safety recalls for the exact issue on other hyundai models with the same parts number, so nhtsa, why hasn't nhtsa issue, or cause to be issue, a safety recall on the azera? What's it going to take, injuries and/or deaths? How many? The problem is getting worse. The car has less than 31,000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ONTARIO, CA |
| VIN pattern | KMHFG4JG1CAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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