| Issue ID | 1072015 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10595434 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/05/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While traveling 55+mph on the highway in a curve that is curving right. The car starts to rock/sway side to side. Similar to a gust of wind blowing against the car from the side. Problem only occurs when over 55mph and driving through a curve on a highway. Car seems normal when going straight or on inside roads at lower speeds. Alignment was good, and inspection by sears found no issues. Nothing loose etc. No recall from hyundai. This is a major concern especially when driving on icy roads. This problem may lead to an accident/crash. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COTTAGE GROVE, MN |
| 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? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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