Issue ID | 836490 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10373919 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 08/12/10 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle begin to abnormally pull to the left. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the front driver side tire would need replacing. The dealer replaced the tire but the contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer stated that the vehicle would need a wheel alignment. The dealer performed a wheel alignment but to no avail. The third time, the dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact had not called the manufacturer to report the failure. The contact stated that he believed the vehicle to be very unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 3,800. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3800 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BROOKVILLE, WI |
VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC3BHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 11/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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