| Issue ID | 1375747 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10983585 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/04/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While i was driving my car, the shift gear switch from drive to 1st gear on it's own. Unable to move the gear anywhere. It was stuck on 1st gear. I couldn't put it in park, drive, neutral or reverse. I turn the the car off, hoping to reset. The car completely stop and i was unable to start the engine nor remove key from out of the ignition. Tried using the gear shift release, it won't work either. I happen to be lucky that it was on a residential area. If it happen 30 min before i was on the freeway, i would be in a massive accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM SPRINGS, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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