| Issue ID | 1505147 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11140492 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/07/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving at unknown speeds and turning the steering wheel left and right, there was an abnormal popping noise and the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sport durst hyundai, 4511 durham chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (919) 489-6531) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be cleaned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 118,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DURHAM, NC |
| 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 |
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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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