| Issue ID | 1221603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10766394 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/08/11 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear driver 's side tire pressure sensor was replaced however, the failure persisted and displayed an inaccurate pressure reading. The technician informed that the tire pressure control module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STATEN ISLAND , NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C78HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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