| Issue ID | 895582 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10438711 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 25/11/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was pulling out of a driveway and heard a clunk. The next day i noticed the left tail light assembly had fallen out. It was still held on by it's wires. There is no damage to the exterior of my car or to the lens of the assembly. The interior retaining nuts had all been broke. Hyundai will not give me any answers how this has happened. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VILLISCA, IA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC8BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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