| Issue ID | 647309 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10205359 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/05/07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The headlights are not projecting a sufficient amount of light onto the road at night. The failure occurs at any speed. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer on three occasions. The first time, the dealer attempted to raise the headlights, but this did not correct the failure. Instead, it only blinded oncoming drivers in the opposite lanes. The second time, the dealer switched the headlights with another vehicle of the same year, make, and model, however, the failure recurred. The third time, the dealer wanted to raise the headlights again, but the contact refused. He called the district office in new jersey and was informed that nothing could be done. The failure mileage was 782 and current mileage was 3,800. *updated 12/12/07 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 782 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KENNETT SQ, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C97HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/04/07 |
| 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 | CAROUSEL HYUNDAI |
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