| Issue ID | 1321659 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10910007 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 25/09/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car started making a loud clunking and rattling noise in the steering wheel column driving over bumps or tracks. When the car was stationary and in neutral, the column was very loose when turned. Steering while driving became extremely loose and a safety concern. The problem was diagnosed as a bad flexible coupling which needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARROLLTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB9BHXXXXXX |
| 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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