| Issue ID | 1394023 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11010143 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/10/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and made an abnormal sound. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connecting rod was defective and the engine needed to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was manufactured in alabama. No further assistance was offered. Have not been able to use the car since. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 128000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FEDERAL WAY, WA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C39HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 25 |
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