| Issue ID | 620335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10183330 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/12/06 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact stated that when approaching a hill while driving the 2007 hyundai sonata he was unable to see further than 2 car lengths ahead. When driving in country settings using the low beams where there were no street lights he had the most difficulty. When driving on a level street with lights on everything was normal. The road conditions varied, and contact had the problem no matter what the road conditions were present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a couple of weeks after it was purchased at 670 miles, and they were able to adjust the headlights low beam to the state requirements. The contact claimed this didn't solve the problem. The vehicle currently had 2, 200 miles. *ak updated 03/19/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 678 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BUTLER, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C37HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 22/12/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | KELLY HYUNDAI |
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