| Issue ID | 813694 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10353248 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/05/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 hyundai sonata. While driving 15 mph at night the headlight displayed a black line which impairs the drivers vision. He also stated that while driving at night on a country road up a hill he lost all vision. His ability to see became more limited as he drove up and down hills. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised to use the high beams. He was also informed by the dealer that there were no recalls and the cost to replace the headlights was $950. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage is 5,900. Updated 12/23/10*lj updated 01/04/11. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH HADLEY, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4AC6AHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/04/10 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| 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 | GARY ROME HYUNDAU |
| Dealer's telephone number | 413-536-4328 |
| Dealer's city | HOLYOKE |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 01040 |