| Issue ID | 1213488 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10759168 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 12/08/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | About two to three weeks started noticing a crackling noise as i am turning the steering wheel either to the left or to the right at low speed as the time went by about two weeks the noise gradually increased and now i have also noticed a rattling noise coming from the steering column and getting trough a bump on the road . I am ware of the two recall campaigns that you have listed on your website but my car vin # is not listed. Called hyundai and they said is nothing they can do but at this time i am fearful for my family and me because i believe the car is no longer safe to drive. Just to let you know i have made a appointment for tomorrow with a local hyundai car dealership . Thank you for your concern and attention. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAND O LAKES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC6BHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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