| Issue ID | 1521410 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11160906 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/11/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2012 hyundai sonata. While attempting to leave a shopping mall, the steering column seized and the vehicle could not move. The vehicle was towed to daytona hyundai (located at 901 n nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32117, (877) 365-8991) where it was diagnosed that the upper steering column assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,351. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23351 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORMOND BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC9CHXXXXXX |
| 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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