| Issue ID | 822558 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360754 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/10/10 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 hyundai sonata both the driver's side and passenger side sun visors drop down into the line-of-sight view out the front windshield. There is no possible way to prevent it from blocking the driver's view. Once they fail, it is permanent, they will not stay up and out of the way ever again. This is a safety issue which someday will cause an accident resulting in property damage, injury, or possible loss of life. These parts will fail even if replaced because of an inherent design defect. Here is a link to numerous other complaints regarding this same issue. Http://www. Howtomendit. Com/answers. Php? Id=157121. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GEORGETOWN, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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