| Issue ID | 852376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10394397 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 03/04/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver side sun visor fell open and would not remain shut. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure where the dealer advised that the sun visor would need to be replaced. The part needed for repairs was not readily available and the dealer advised that the repair costs would be approximately $100, including labor. The contact declined and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 72,466. Updated 05/05/11*lj updated 05/16/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WARWICK, RI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEU46F46HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 08/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TARBOX HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WARICK |
| Dealer's state code | RI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |