| Issue ID | 1355746 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954197 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 13/02/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering column makes a clanking noise when turning in either direction or hitting bumps in the road. I called hyundai customer service and was told that my vehicle was not covered under the recall as it was made after the cars in the recall even though it has the same problem. It is a plastic gear that can cause the steering to fail. Why not in the recall? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 185000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CONYERS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC5BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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