| Issue ID | 829804 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10367896 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/05/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2006 hyundai sonata. Both driver and passenger visors have broke when being properly used. On the driver one, there was a cracking sound and a piece of plastic broke off the corner of the visor. Both visors do not stay in their non-used or used positions. The visors fall in the sight of driving and can only be held up by other means, such as velcro, which is not effective. I am unable to use my visors at all because i am forced to have them permanently modified in the unused position. When in use, the edge of the visor rests at forehead level making it even more of a hazard, not just because of lack of sight, but because of the fear of getting in a car accident and having the visor impale the driver's or the front seat passenger's head. I have contacted the dealership regarding this issue and was told that my warranty does not cover them and that there is not a recall on them. After reading report after report of other 2006/2007 hyundai sonata owners, it baffles me that nothing has been done. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. PAUL, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F36HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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