| Issue ID | 849098 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390226 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 31/03/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 5 mph he heard a squealing noise in the front of the vehicle. The failure had been on going since 2009. The contact stated that the failure only happened when it was turned on for the first time each day and then began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 20,000. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEESBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C79HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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