| Issue ID | 1422552 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11044294 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 05/11/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have a 2011 sonata that was built aug. 9, 2010. The recall #133 only covers sonatas produced from dec 11, 2009 to feb 28, 2010. The front coil spring has fractured exactly like those in the recall. It has fractured near the base which is a huge safety issue. I took it to the hyundai dealership and they said it was not covered. This is crazy, its the same problem of the recall. The recall needs to be expanded because i see on the internet there are many others around the same time frame that have the exact same problem and they are not taking care of it. A fractured spring can make contact with the tire, potentially resulting in a tire puncture and increasing the risk of a crash. Even though it is the exact same problem of the recall, because it is built a few months later, hyundai says it is not covered. The recall needs to be expanded, there are many others with the same problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PERRY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC1BHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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