| Issue ID | 879747 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10423939 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/07/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While merging into another lane, the contact stated that the brakes were depressed and failed to engage. The contact pulled the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The trunk would also open inadvertently. The dealer repaired the failure by replacing the master cylinder and module for the braking system and also advised the contact to open the trunk manually. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed a report. The failure mileage was 12,500 and the current mileage was 14,000. The vin was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLAINSFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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