| Issue ID | 820546 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10359037 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/09/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact was driving approximately 35-40 mph when the steering wheel began to shake violently, exhibiting an abnormally loud noise. The steering wheel would not turn in any direction. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis in which they were unable to replicate the problem. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v426000 (steering:gear box:shaft sector) yet the technician advised that the defect was not related to the recall. The contact stated that the power steering software was updated, which was the remedy stated in the recall notification. In addition, the contact stated that the automatic headlights would not function properly. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. Updtated 2/17/11 *cn updated 05/06/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, CT |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC6BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 16/02/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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| Dealer's name | KEY HYUNDAI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 860-645-3460 |
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