| Issue ID | 1312290 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10898586 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 16/08/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | After recall repair on steering the steering started a harsh bumping when turning steering wheel left or right while in motion on highway or stopped . The steering went from no problem to a severe problem shortly after the recall. Hyundai service said the relationship to the recall was puirely coincidental. Problems like this usually occur gradually. The service agent stated that he had seen hundreds of hyundais with this problem. Please investigate this as a possible recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67120 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENSBORO, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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