| Issue ID | 1517264 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11154342 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/04/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed a loud, cyclic knocking noise within the engine. The contact noted that the vehicle was maintained with synthetic oil and that there was no check engine or other warning indicators illuminated. The contact was an independent mechanic and he drained the oil pan and found evidence of metal shavings within the oil pan. Eckert hyundai inc. (4011 north interstate 35, denton, tx 76210, (940) 243-6200) performed a decimal test on the vehicle in search of a specifically identifiable engine bearing sound to indicate engine failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was cleared of having engine failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v224000 (engine and engine cooling) and 17v226000 (engine and engine cooling) as potential causes of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 11464007. The failure mileage was 60,000. *tt consumer stated engine has damage and is under recall. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KRUGERVILLE, TX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 01/02/14 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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