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2011 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1471598
Internal NHTSA #	11099362
Manufacurer	Hyundai Motor America
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA HYBRID
Model Year	2011
File date	02/06/18
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving on the freeway at approx. 60 mph and the parking brake suddenly engaged. The dash alarm went off and the car starting making terrible grinding noises and swerving lane to lane. I was able to fight it and make it to the right shoulder. After turning the car off and on again it disengaged and i was able to drive it for a short distance before it happened again. I had it towed to my house and will take it to the dealer on monday.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	66000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LA MESA, CA
VIN pattern	KMHEC4A42BAXXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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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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Vehicle speed	60
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2011 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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