| Issue ID | 1345037 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10938676 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/01/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brakes failed while driving down an incline in parking lot in tysons corner, virginia. Had to pump brakes to stop hitting the exit gate. Brake line rusted, broke, and all brake fluid leaked out. Car had 102127 miles. Never had a car with a brake line that rusted through. Mechanics fixed by replacing section of steel brake line under right side of body subframe that had rusted and split. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102127 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCLEAN, VA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46F18HXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 10 |
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