| Issue ID | 1549841 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11191410 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 11/03/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. When the contact turned the steering wheel, it made an abnormal tapping sound. After the steering wheel was turned and the vehicle straightened up, the noise stopped. The noise returned when the contact turned onto another street. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that it would not be looked at until it was determined if there was a recall. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v457000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT WAYNE, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC0BHXXXXXX |
| 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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