| Issue ID | 1443205 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11065682 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/01/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle in motion on freeway in rush hour traffic, speed varying from 0-30 mph. Engine spontaneously began making loud metallic knocking noise when accelerator was pressed. No engine warning light activated. Mechanic found no loss of oil pressure. Front end disassembly showed metal bits in the oil pan. Engine considered to be unsafe to drive due to threat of fire. Cause believed to be crankshaft bearings. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127640 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46CX7HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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