| Issue ID | 1511962 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11150023 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Periodically the power steering will stop working. This happens on city streets and highways at slow speeds and posted speed limits. I know there has been a recall on some sonotas but dealer still refuses to remedy problem. There has been many incidents where there has almost been major accident due to loss of steering when operating vehicle. This is very life threatening and could result in loss of life or permanent injury. We have documented all occasions so actions can be taken if that occurs. Simply want it fixed to prevent such an incident. Maybe they did not get all vehicles listed on the first recall as we checked if ours was on it. However it seems to be happening to our model as well. Any help in this matter would greatly be appreciated as we would be devastated if an accident occurred injuring ourselves or other innocent people. Thank you for your consideration in this matter |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JOHNSON CITY, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC1BHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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