| Issue ID | 798060 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10339829 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 24/06/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a hyundai sonata 2008 4 door gls full size sedan 6 cylinder vin: [xxx] the driver side sun visor , when taken out to protect when driving east in the morning or west in the evening to and from work, just hangs , and does not go back up to its socket or go all the way down against the window. It just hangs blocking the eye view of the road ahead. I had to practically catch the visor against my head or hold it with one hand to complete the trip this is a safety hazard. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KELLER, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46F08HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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