| Issue ID | 1457526 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11082439 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/03/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on a clear smooth road i heard a noise that sounded like i had run over a metal type object. I did not see any debris in the road as i approached the area nor as i proceeded away from it. Approx 3/4 to 1 mile further down the road i smelt smoke and saw smoke coming from the driver wheel well area. I pulled over stopped the vehicle and shortly thereafter the tire exploded. The car was towed to the local dealership and it was diagnosed that the front spring had broken causing the damage. The car is casually driven and currently has just over 25,000 miles on it. I am definitely concerned this is a defect! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25159 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST ROCKAWAY, NY |
| VIN pattern | KMHEC4A42CAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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