| Issue ID | 745676 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10290746 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/09/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 hyundai sonata 18,000 miles, rear driver's side complete brake failure because caliper did not release pad. There was no warning sound or light to alert me to the problem until the rotor was completely worn. Rotor and pad replaced. Service stated that brake slide needs lubrication frequently, a service that is not recommended in the owner's manual. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | RANDOLPH, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C17HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 45 |
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