| Issue ID | 1222679 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10775382 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 26/03/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There has been a licking sound when i turn my steering for about 8 months now. I took to the dealership on two separate occasions and was told that when they test the vehicle they did not hear any sounds. About two weeks ago he sound was more noticeable as soon as the steering was turned. I soon noticed a knocking sound on the driver |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEPTUNE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC0CHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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