| Issue ID | 857474 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10399665 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 09/05/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated the rear brakes were wearing prematurely. The vehicle was being examined by an independent mechanic during routine maintenance when the failure was diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the brakes were replaced. The dealer did not state why the rear brakes were wearing prematurely. The contact also stated it was unusual for the rear brakes to wear before the front brakes. The failure and current mileage was 11,400. Updated 05/24/11*lj updated 05/26/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOWARD BEACH, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C59HXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 12/05/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HYUNDAI OF VELEY STREAM |
| Dealer's telephone number | 516-561-8770 |
| Dealer's city | VALLEY STREAM |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 11580 |