| Issue ID | 1202824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743494 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 22/07/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We took the vehicle to the dealership for service and when it was returned to us, we were notified that the steering coupler was defective and it would be $250 +taxes and fees to replace. There is a tsb and after investigation of same on the internet there have been several occurrences of failure of this part and it is a safety related part and failure could result in injury or death. I feel that a recall of this part should be considered. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONCKS CORNER , SC |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A40CAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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