| Issue ID | 1273052 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10853057 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 26/03/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Briefly, 2011 hyundai sonata to dealer for engine recall 132 campaign on 3/24/16. Notified dealer that car had stalled on highway 2 days prior. According to dealer, car "passed" recall. On 3/26/16, engine seized on highway at 65mph. Thankfully, no injuries. Car towed to dealer on 3/29/16. Hyundai approves new engine on 3/30/16. To be continued... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRANFORD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC5BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 65 |
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