| Issue ID | 1435013 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056837 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/11/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed knocking sound coming from behind the steering wheel when turning the wheel left/right from center position. The power steering seems to be working fine and able to turn the vehicle while driving. Several forums and online posted videos describe the flexible rubber coupling in the mdps (motor driven power steering) assembly getting worn out which causes the gear tooth to have a metal-on-metal contact. Check this video on youtube (https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=d7k17liy6b0) and other related video describing the issue and fix. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL |
| 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 |
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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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