| Issue ID | 1242407 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10807420 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/11/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving at approximately 40 mph, an abnormal noise came from the steering wheel. In addition, the steering wheel vibrated and made noise while being turned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they declined to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,642. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36642 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POND COAST, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXBHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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