| Issue ID | 609784 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10173938 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/11/06 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated, the three tires on the newly purchased vehicle had cracks on the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the sidewall of tire cracking was not a safety issue. The tires have not been replaced. The tires were inspected and it was determined that the tires were dry rotted. The tires were cracking aorund the rim. Updated 12/15/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2206 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STUART, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46C16HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | WALLIS HYUNDAI |
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