| Issue ID | 1610394 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11268779 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/10/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Was changing lanes and tried to pick up speed. At which point my engine locked up and no longer turn over. This caused my power steering to fail, brakes to be applied despite me not pressing them. Then my car began to smell like it was burning. I was going 50 on a highway when this accrued during rush hour. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125521 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MCKINNEY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXCHXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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