| Issue ID | 774989 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10318103 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 13/12/09 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai sonata. The drivers seat would sway from side to side. The dealer informed him he would have to contact the manufacturer before any repairs could be performed on the vehicle. Upon contacting the manufacturer, he was advised that the dealer relayed to them that there were no failures with the drivers seat. He was told a representative would further inspect the vehicle; however the dealer refused to contact the representative. The contact was awaiting the arrival of parts in order to have the repairs performed. He was concerned with the possibility of injury in the event of a crash, due to the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | YOUNGSTOWN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C67HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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