| Issue ID | 1547569 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11187486 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 20/11/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle would decelerate without warning. An independent mechanic reset the computer, but the failure continued. In addition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven due to the multiple failures. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v568000 (engine), 15v759000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. The contact was also not notified of manufacturer service campaigns: 946 (under body corrosion preventative service and service campaign) and 953 (ecm & cluster update-engine monitoring logic product improvement). The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 124000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KINSTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC8BHXXXXXX |
| 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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