| Issue ID | 1318978 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10907434 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/09/16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During my annual nys inspection, a bulb in my left driver side taillight was out. Mechanic (who is the only one besides hyundai that touches my car) was perplexed. Asked if i tried to replace the bulb. Said no. Said it looked like someone tried to pull out the entire taillight assembly (lenses and all.) i park in pretty safe areas and in an underground garage at home. He had to epoxy the assembly so it wouldn't fall out. Knows my car intimately. Today, while having it washed, i saw the workers pointing to the passenger rear taillight assembly. It had popped out just like the other one. I duct taped it best i can. Owned several cars but have never had any taillights threaten to fall off. Mechanic said it could easily fall off if i hit a bump. Very strange! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LYNBROOK, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC4BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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