| Issue ID | 1404603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11020738 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/07/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became very loose and a knocking sound was heard when the steering wheel was turned slightly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (malik's in newark, delaware) where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v426000 (steering). A few months ago, the steering knuckle failed and was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWARK, DE |
| 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 | 60 |
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