| Issue ID | 602258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10168175 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/09/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while at any speed on bumpy road conditions, the exhaust pipe sounded like it was coming into contact with the body of the vehicle. The dealership determined the vehicle was secure and nothing seemed to be hitting the body of the vehicle. The dealership also informed the contact three other vehicles were test driven and the same sound was present. An employee who worked at the manufacturer's factory informed the contact the fuel tank was hitting the body of the vehicle. Updated 10/11/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F968XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 724-935-4646 |
| Dealer's city | WEXFORD |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15090 |