| Issue ID | 1341542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10935388 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/12/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started car on morning of 12/15 2016, eps light came on and stayed on. Electronic power steering not working at all, even after car was completely warmed up.. Could not even steer enough to back the car out of the driveway. Could not even get to road to try to drive down street. Had car 4 years 11 months, 59600 miles. Trying to drive without eps is extremely dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TOMS RIVER, NJ |
| 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 | 0 |
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