| Issue ID | 1366215 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10968606 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While operating the vehicle, a loud knocking noise and vibration were present from the steering wheel when turning in either direction. The dealer diagnosed that the electronic coupling inside the steering column was faulty and needed to be replaced. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,451. Updated 06/07/17*lj the consumer stated the steering column was making a loud knocking sound when the steering wheel was turned. The steering wheel would shake while driving and became loose as if it were going to separate. Updated 09/07/2017*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82451 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PRATTVILLE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC9CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/03/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | HYUNDAI OF AUBURN |
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| Dealer's state code | AL |
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