| Issue ID | 834039 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10371833 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/04/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle pulled to the left. While this happened the contact heard a loud bang. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the steering failure. The dealer suspected that the wheel alignment was off. The dealer performed four wheel alignments four times which did not correct the failure. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the steering and the manufacturer will send a regional representative to inspect the vehicle. The contact stated that the safety issue that could potentially cause a crash. The failure mileage was 4,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WINDBER, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC9BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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