| Issue ID | 1539928 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11181499 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Loud clicking noise when driving speed of 50 mph or more on the interstate, suddenly loss of power steering control and hard to turn the wheel. Took the car to my mechanic. He ran a diagnostic and confirmed that the steering colum coupling was completely destroyed and the power steering assist motor need replacing. Researched found that this was investigated february 2017 tsb #5np-g5z6w-03 , however i did not receive a recall notice. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 170000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JONESBORO, GA |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 68 |
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