| Issue ID | 1340337 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10934423 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/12/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The coupling has worn down resulting in a horrible clunking sound and feel when driving. I am scared my steering column will fall apart every time i go over a bump.... That or my wheels will fall off. $400 bucks to fix. I've read it's happening to yhsibmake and model and tear all over the place... Why did hyundai use plastic couplings? Hyundai... You need to recall this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC3CHXXXXXX |
| 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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