| Issue ID | 1552603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193527 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/03/19 |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact took the vehicle to crown hyundai (5301 34th st n, st. Petersburg, fl 33714, (888) 727-9161) regarding the rear back-up sensors and an unknown nhtsa recall related to the engine control module (ecm) cluster. When the dealer attempted to update the ecm cluster, they disabled the vehicle. The dealer kept the vehicle for twelve days, but did not provide a remedy. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PARRISH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE34AF7JHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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