| Issue ID | 1102175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10627557 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/06/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The horn started sounding for no reason in our driveway. The hyundai dealership confirmed that the horn switch in the drivers side airbag assembly is broken and in the closed position. The part cost is a ridiculous $1,000. 00. All airbag assemblies in all the local wrecking yards also have broken horn switches. How can this be allowed? The horn is a very necessary safety device that should last the entire life of a vehicle. Why hasn't a recall notice been issued for this condition? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EBERETT, WA |
| VIN pattern | KMHWF35H64AXXXXXX |
| 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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