| Issue ID | 872909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10416620 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/01/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2007 hyundai sonata and i am experiencing bad odor coming from the ac unit. It smells very bad when i turn on the ac and at times the unit blows out very warm humid air into the car while the ac is running. I changed the cabin air filter , looked for dead rodents and couldn't find any. Took the car to the dealer and they told me that it is caused by mold and mildew caused by the moisture trapped in the evaporator. My concern is the mold and mildew that can cause respatory problems for the drivers and passengers. I researched online and many other owners are experiencing similar problems. I was told that this issue is not covered under the warranty. I would like nhtsa to investigate this problem for the safety of the drivers, passengers and children that will be traveling in these vehicles. Please refer this link for similar complaints. Http://www. Topix. Com/forum/autos/hyundai-santa-fe/t097tdvvcahu9r94k *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C47HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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