| Issue ID | 1177078 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10711821 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/06/14 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is the second repair of buckle assy- front (first repair was performed in 2009). I paid for the second repair on 6/25/14 as the maintenance manager said it was a one-time recall and would not be covered under warranty. (part: 88840-0a000-qs) needed it done for safety so i paid; but, it bothered me that it was a recall and i had paid nearly $260. I called the dealership after the first of the year (2015) and after talking to a couple of people found there was an extended warranty that should cover the cost. After numerous calls, mailing invoice with check number, faxing same on 3/20/15, i got a phone call today requiring me to upload a file to a particular website. I called and went thru 2 more people, one of whom had my hard copy invoice document in hand, could not enter my personal info. (phone #, address, email address) and, was not in the dept. That handled the "campaign" refund; she transferred me to "sweetie" who still insisted i must create a jpg file of my invoice to post to the new website. (i am 62 but figured it out, others won't. I have doggedly pursued my refund but hyundai is making it nearly impossible (which i told them). Today is 4/20/15. Waiting for next ridiculous requirement. Too many phone numbers and websites to list here. Also had valve cover oil leak repaired on 6/25/14 and based on a complaint seen on this site, i am waiting for a second occurrence. Installed 22453-3c110 gasket-rocker cover lh, replaced valve cover gasket. We can complain all day but nobody is streamlining the recall repair process. At least i finally discovered this website which i am saving to favorites. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74377 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F56HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| 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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