| Issue ID | 1331234 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10920571 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 28/10/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Failure of the steering column flexible coupling.- i was driving on the highway when this occurred- this caused my car to lose driving control - i had knocking sound in the steering wheel and it was very difficult to control the driving. The part is a small rubber coupling that is located inside of the power steering assist motor. The part appears to be the manufacturer default (it was made of soft rubber) - hyundai has developed a new replacement part that is made of a harder rubber the new part # 56315-2k000-fff. Everyone that has a hyundai sonata 2011 should have this flexible coupling replaced to prevent losing control of the automobile. At a minimum car owner should be notified of the possibility of this happening when driving. This does not appear to be in normal routine maintenance issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LILBURN, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4C4BH1XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 70 |
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