| Issue ID | 1232624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10785839 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/08/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering column rattling steering column is loose it is very loud, i have called hyundai manufacturer, this was a recall last year on this vehicle but i was told according to the vin. Number that my car wasn't one that was recalled for the defected steering column, and i would have to pay to have it diagnosed to see if the problem is what was recalled last year, no way should a 2011 car sound like a hunk of junk when just driving at a speed of 30mph. What should i do? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PARSONS, KS |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC7BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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