| Issue ID | 1289479 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873603 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 27/05/16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 15 mph, the police stopped the contact because the driver side tail light was out. The contact did not take the vehicle to an independent mechanic or the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The contact stated that the tail light bulbs were replaced at least seven times on both sides. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC5CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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