| Issue ID | 1611887 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11269964 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/10/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 55 mph there was an abnormal clicking noise detected in the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact called blaise alexander hyundai (1703 w college ave, state college, pa 16801, (814) 234-2886) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TYRONE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC6CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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