| Issue ID | 1044594 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10567650 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 25/02/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While entering a parking spot to a diner, the car unintended accelerated crashing into the side of the diner. Minor damage to the side of the diner as i was no more than 3 feet from the bldg. My foot was on the brake pedal when this acceleration occurred without warning. I was entering the parking spot at no more than 5 mph planning to put the car in park and exit for lunch. My leg hit the hood latch and i obtained a nasty cut on my shin. The consumer stated other components were replaced, such as the tires and transmission. The consumer also stated, when she turned the ignition, there was an odor of smoke and rubber burning. Updated 11/16/15. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MANCHESTER, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC0BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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 |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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