| Issue ID | 1338139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10929476 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 30/05/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 60 mph, the steering coupling below the dashboard felt loose. The failure was noticed after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The dealer diagnosed that the failure was due to normal wear and tear, and was no fault of the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BEARDSTOWN, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC2CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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