| Issue ID | 799375 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10340961 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/06/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 hyundai sonata, 4 cylinder engine, 52,000 miles. Driver's side sun visor no longer maintains its tension, causing to fall down frequently and randomly blocking drivers view of road, as well as hitting driver it the head. Dangerous situation. Happens while vehicle is traveling on both smooth and rough pavement. As a result, visor can not be relied upon to provide intend safety benefits of block excessive sunlight to enable save operation of the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DAYTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46C56HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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