| Issue ID | 1473016 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11100587 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 27/05/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car has been good vehicle for 64000,miles. Have been complaining of noise in right front suspension for some time,after coming in off highway from high speed driving,numerous curvy roads. Went to pull into parking lot,right front spring broke and torn tire sidewall out,sent car crashing on ground. Vehicle taken to dealer,where initially told out of warranty.(do have aftermarket that would have covered with deductible. Told them they needed to talk to hyundai,see if factory would covere. Good news factory will take care of repair. Vehicle now sets at dealership with no known date for parts. Think they may have problem??????. Second customers car sits next to mine. At highway speeds,this will get someone hurt. They need to recall these vehicles |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAUMEE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AB4CHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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