| Issue ID | 1688830 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11354024 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/08/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that both the driver side and passenger side rear brake light bulbs had malfunctioned and would not illuminate. While replacing the bulbs it was discovered that the light bulbs had overheated and melted into the bulb socket. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure had occurred on multiple occasions. Also while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated. The local dealer five star hyundai of macon located at 3010 riverside dr, macon, ga 31210 was notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.*dt*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GRAY, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC7DHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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