| Issue ID | 1491573 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11121554 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/08/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Electronic power steering failed on 8/21/18 almost resulting in collision in parking garage with stationary vehicle. Attempting to pull into a parking space and lost ability to steer the car. Eps light on dash immediately illuminatee and knocking sound occurred when trying to turn steering wheel. 2011 sonatas previously recalled for eps board issue but mine was not covered. Could be issue with additional cars having problem that was not identified in previous recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100980 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JOHNSON CITY, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB3BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 3 |
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