| Issue ID | 845416 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10383922 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 15/12/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ordered & purchased a brand new 2011 sonata se turbo in radiant silver via hyundai of nanuet who swapped my vehicle out from glick, hyundai of monticello, ny. Since the first drive home, the steering wheel has been off center & constantly pulls to the left side of roadway at various speeds more pronounced at higher speeds. This is not an isolated defect as there are hundreds of exact complaints & growing for this model year new car. A factory recall on this issue should be ordered after determining the root problem & a effective solution. Please do the right thing, we all can't be wrong! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGHLAND FALLS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB0BHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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