| Issue ID | 1660728 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11324328 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/09/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel while turing, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic linked the failure to two unknown technical service bulletins. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH BEND, IN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB8CHXXXXXX |
| 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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