| Issue ID | 782945 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10324674 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/04/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) i own a 2007 hyundai sonata. This past week i have been informed that the michelin tires need replacing. They are cracked in the sidewall. Michelin guarantees these tires for 6 years and the tire company i went to said that i really should replace them for safety reasons. Are we facing another firestone incident? If i hadn't had a flat tire i would have never discovered this. The tire company said michelin was really great to work with they allowed me 65% on my tires that have been drivenless than 14,000 miles. I would only have to pay $474. 00 dollars for new tires. I think that a tire that is giving away in the sidewall should be replaced free of charge !!! What if i wasn't appraised of the situation and had a blowout. I haven't replaced them yet because of cost. Should i stop driving the car ? Wasn't firestone in trouble for faulty tires ? What about other drivers out there with a similar situation ? I just think that a car's tires should be able to stand up longer than 29 months and 14,000 miles. Please advise. [xxx] |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13900 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SALT LAKE CITY, UT |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C07HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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