| Issue ID | 825967 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10363857 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/10/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 10 mph she attempted to make a turn but the steering wheel was very stiff. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and towed home. She was advised by an independent mechanic that a part within the steering mechanism fell off of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 106,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLAREMORE, OK |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 10 |
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