| Issue ID | 909574 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450104 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/02/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph over a road bump, the contact heard a vibration from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle would then become unstable and the contact would have to hold the steering wheel with force in order for it to remain straight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the front axle had become extremely loose. The dealer vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 55,603 and the current mileage was 66,578. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55603 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OXNARD, CA |
| 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 | 5 |
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