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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	887886
Internal NHTSA #	10430699
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
File date	14/10/11
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving 65 mph on a state highway during rush hour with the cruise control on, the steering wheel/car suddenly starting shaking extremely violently and it was all i could do to maintain control long enough to pull over and stop/inspect the vehicle. It was remarkable an accident did not occur and if my child, a new driver, had been behind the wheel, i am certain an accident would have occurred. The electric power steering (eps) and electronic stability control (esc) warning lights came on and power steering no longer worked. The sensation i experienced was very much like that described in nhtsa campaign id no. 10v426000. I took the car to the dealership and they ultimately concluded that the problem was a brake switch which caused power steering to stop working. The dealership replaced the brake switch, concluding that my 2011 hyundai sonata, manufactured on 3/11/11, was not subject to the recall involving steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections. I am currently driving the car, although i do so reluctantly, particularly with family members in the vehicle. While i do not know if these situations are related, on 9/11/11 my car had to be towed to the dealership because the starter would not recognize the brake was depressed. At that time a brake light switch was replaced. I have been in contact with hyundai consumer affairs and the dealership's service manager, but remain concerned about my vehicle and this situation happening to other drivers who may not be as lucky as i was. I remain hopeful hyundai will be aggressive and proactive in this process, but it scared and concerned me enough i felt it was necessary to pursue this situation with a regulatory body.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	20656
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DUBLIN, OH
VIN pattern	5NPEC4AC6BHXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Problems, Complaints and Defects

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