| Issue ID | 849198 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10390302 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 22/01/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata se/limited. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would pull violently to the left. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, they were unable to diagnose the failure but opted to replace the front left struts and perform a wheel alignment as a remedy which failed to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 2900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOCKPORT, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ABXBHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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