| Issue ID | 840396 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10378434 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 10/11/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata gls (na). While driving approximately 60mph, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The dealer was notified who performed several test and was unable to duplicate the failure. One month later, the contact experienced sudden acceleration again. The manufacturer was contacted who was aware of her visit to the dealer and deemed the vehicle safe to drive. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 16,000. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 03/11/11*lj updated 12/19/11 *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLESTON, WV |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET46C89HXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | JOE HOLLAND |
| Dealer's telephone number | 304-744-1561 |
| Dealer's city | CHARLESTON |
| Dealer's state code | WV |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 25302 |