| Issue ID | 790745 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10330911 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/04/10 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2008 hyundai sonata and the esc is on and it will not go off. I noticed the year 2006 and 2007 sonata's were recalled for the same issue. The 2008 sonata's should be recalled as well. According to the recall the problem is with the stop lamp switch which can cause an accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C98HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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